FY2027 Small Area FMR · Plymouth, NE
ZIP 68424 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 68424 (Plymouth, NE) is $1,420 a month, up 16.4% from FY2026. That is 39% above the Gage County, NE area-wide FMR of $1,025.
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 68424 sits in the Gage County, NE area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 68424 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Gage 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 $1,025 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,420 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 68424 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Jefferson County, NE (same figures) and Saline 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 | $1,030 | $927 – $1,133 | $714 | $850 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $784 | $960 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,025 | $1,220 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $1,221 | $1,700 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,737 – $2,123 | $1,601 | $1,870 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,420 needs about $56,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $97,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,100. ZIP code 68424 lies mainly in Jefferson County and Gage County. See the Gage 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 68424?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 68424 are $1,030 (studio), $1,090 (1 BR), $1,420 (2 BR), $1,920 (3 BR) and $1,930 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 68424?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 68424 that range is $1,278 to $1,562 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 68424?
The FY2026 income limits of the Gage County, NE area apply: median family income $97,600, low-income (80%) limit $78,100 for a family of four.