FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fullerton, NE
ZIP 68638 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 68638 (Fullerton, NE) is $1,020 a month, up 6.2% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Merrick County, NE area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 68638 sits in the Merrick County, NE area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 68638 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Merrick 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 $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,020 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 68638 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Boone County, NE (same figures) and Nance 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 | $740 | $666 – $814 | $754 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $775 | $730 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $1,014 | $960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,404 | $1,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,655 | $1,340 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,020 needs about $40,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,200. ZIP code 68638 lies mainly in Nance County and Merrick County. See the Merrick 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 68638?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 68638 are $740 (studio), $930 (1 BR), $1,020 (2 BR), $1,220 (3 BR) and $1,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 68638?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 68638 that range is $918 to $1,122 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 68638?
The FY2026 income limits of the Merrick County, NE area apply: median family income $96,500, low-income (80%) limit $77,200 for a family of four.