FY2027 Small Area FMR · Howells, NE
ZIP 68641 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 68641 (Howells, NE) is $1,070 a month, up 11.5% from FY2026. That is 14% below the Colfax County, NE area-wide FMR of $1,247.
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 68641 sits in the Colfax County, NE area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 68641 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Colfax 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 $1,247 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,070 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 68641 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Cuming County, NE (same figures) and Stanton 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 | $780 | $702 – $858 | $903 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $801 – $979 | $1,039 | $800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,247 | $960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,486 | $1,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,639 | $1,270 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,070 needs about $42,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $87,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,300. ZIP code 68641 lies mainly in Colfax County, Stanton County and Cuming County. See the Colfax 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 68641?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 68641 are $780 (studio), $890 (1 BR), $1,070 (2 BR), $1,280 (3 BR) and $1,410 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 68641?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 68641 that range is $963 to $1,177 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 68641?
The FY2026 income limits of the Colfax County, NE area apply: median family income $87,000, low-income (80%) limit $75,300 for a family of four.