FY2027 Small Area FMR · Staplehurst, NE
ZIP 68439 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 68439 (Staplehurst, NE) is $1,010 a month, up 5.2% from FY2026. That is 4% below the Seward County, NE area-wide FMR of $1,055.
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 68439 sits in the Seward County, NE area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 68439 has the 17th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Seward 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 $1,055 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $711 – $869 | $820 | $730 |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $720 – $880 | $830 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,055 | $960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,461 | $1,340 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,503 – $1,837 | $1,728 | $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 $106,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $86,800. ZIP code 68439 lies mainly in Seward County. See the Seward 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 68439?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 68439 are $790 (studio), $800 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,410 (3 BR) and $1,670 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 68439?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 68439 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 68439?
The FY2026 income limits of the Seward County, NE area apply: median family income $106,200, low-income (80%) limit $86,800 for a family of four.