FY2027 Small Area FMR · Johnson, NE
ZIP 68378 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 68378 (Johnson, NE) is $1,010 a month, up 5.2% from FY2026. That is 5% below the Johnson County, NE area-wide FMR of $1,062.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 68378 sits in the Johnson County, NE area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 68378 has the 11th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Johnson County, NE is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,062 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 68378 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Nemaha County, NE (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $657 – $803 | $769 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $702 – $858 | $812 | $730 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,062 | $960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,265 | $1,330 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,445 | $1,440 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,010 needs about $40,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $84,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,300. ZIP code 68378 lies mainly in Nemaha County and Johnson County. See the Johnson County, NE county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 68378?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 68378 are $730 (studio), $780 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,410 (3 BR) and $1,410 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 68378?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 68378 that range is $909 to $1,111 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 68378?
The FY2026 income limits of the Johnson County, NE area apply: median family income $84,500, low-income (80%) limit $75,300 for a family of four.