FY2027 Small Area FMR · Silver Creek, NE
ZIP 68663 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 68663 (Silver Creek, NE) is $1,130 a month, up 6.6% from FY2026. That is 11% 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 68663 sits in the Merrick County, NE area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 68663 has the 7th 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 $1,130 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 68663 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Nance County, NE (same figures), Platte County, NE (same figures) and Polk 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 | $830 | $747 – $913 | $754 | $750 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $783 – $957 | $775 | $800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,014 | $1,060 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,404 | $1,410 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,656 – $2,024 | $1,655 | $1,680 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,130 needs about $45,200 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 68663 lies mainly in Merrick County, Polk County and Nance 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 68663?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 68663 are $830 (studio), $870 (1 BR), $1,130 (2 BR), $1,500 (3 BR) and $1,840 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 68663?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 68663 that range is $1,017 to $1,243 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 68663?
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.