FY2027 Small Area FMR · Norfolk, NE
ZIP 68701 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 68701 (Norfolk, NE) is $1,110 a month, up 8.8% from FY2026. That is 3% above the Madison County, NE area-wide FMR of $1,082.
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 68701 sits in the Madison County, NE area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 68701 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Madison 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 $1,082 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,110 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 68701 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Pierce County, NE (same figures), Stanton County, NE (same figures) and Wayne 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 | $753 | $700 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $792 – $968 | $866 | $780 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $1,082 | $1,020 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,400 | $1,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,665 | $1,550 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,110 needs about $44,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $90,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,300. ZIP code 68701 lies mainly in Madison County, Stanton County and Pierce County. See the Madison 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 68701?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 68701 are $780 (studio), $880 (1 BR), $1,110 (2 BR), $1,430 (3 BR) and $1,690 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 68701?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 68701 that range is $999 to $1,221 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 68701?
The FY2026 income limits of the Madison County, NE area apply: median family income $90,000, low-income (80%) limit $75,300 for a family of four.