FY2027 Small Area FMR · Carmen, OK
ZIP 73726 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 73726 (Carmen, OK) is $920 a month, down 2.1% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Alfalfa County, OK area-wide FMR of $916.
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 73726 sits in the Alfalfa County, OK area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 73726 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Alfalfa County, OK 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 $916 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $920 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 73726 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Major County, OK (same figures) and Woods County, OK (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 | $700 | $630 – $770 | $696 | $710 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $675 – $825 | $700 | $720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $916 | $940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,268 | $1,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,531 | $1,570 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $920 needs about $36,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $93,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,000. ZIP code 73726 lies mainly in Alfalfa County and Woods County. See the Alfalfa County, OK 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 73726?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 73726 are $700 (studio), $750 (1 BR), $920 (2 BR), $1,270 (3 BR) and $1,530 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 73726?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 73726 that range is $828 to $1,012 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 73726?
The FY2026 income limits of the Alfalfa County, OK area apply: median family income $93,500, low-income (80%) limit $76,000 for a family of four.