FY2027 Small Area FMR · Elm Creek, NE
ZIP 68836 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 68836 (Elm Creek, NE) is $1,010 a month, up 4.1% from FY2026. That is 8% below the Buffalo County, NE area-wide FMR of $1,097.
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 68836 sits in the Buffalo County, NE area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 68836 has the 13th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Buffalo 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 $1,097 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 68836 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Dawson County, NE (same figures) and Phelps 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 | $820 | $738 – $902 | $899 | $730 |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $747 – $913 | $904 | $810 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,097 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,432 | $1,290 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,834 | $1,610 |
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 $105,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $84,650. ZIP code 68836 lies mainly in Buffalo County, Phelps County and Dawson County. See the Buffalo 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 68836?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 68836 are $820 (studio), $830 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,340 (3 BR) and $1,690 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 68836?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 68836 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 68836?
The FY2026 income limits of the Buffalo County, NE area apply: median family income $105,800, low-income (80%) limit $84,650 for a family of four.