FY2027 Small Area FMR · Danbury, NE
ZIP 69026 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 69026 (Danbury, NE) is $1,010 a month, up 5.2% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Decatur County, KS area-wide FMR of $961.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 69026 sits in the Decatur County, KS area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 69026 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Decatur County, KS 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 $961 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 69026 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Red Willow 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 | $707 | $680 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $702 – $858 | $735 | $730 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $961 | $960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $1,331 | $1,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,418 | $1,340 |
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 $79,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,550. ZIP code 69026 lies mainly in Red Willow County and Decatur County. See the Decatur County, KS 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 69026?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 69026 are $740 (studio), $780 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,320 (3 BR) and $1,430 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 69026?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 69026 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 69026?
The FY2026 income limits of the Decatur County, KS area apply: median family income $79,800, low-income (80%) limit $68,550 for a family of four.