FY2027 Small Area FMR · Denver, CO
ZIP 80211 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 80211 (Denver, CO) is $2,670 a month, up 5.1% from FY2026. That is 23% above the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area-wide FMR of $2,169.
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 80211 sits in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Of the 182 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 80211 has the 11th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO 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 $2,169 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,670 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,160 | $1,944 – $2,376 | $1,751 | $2,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,250 | $2,025 – $2,475 | $1,831 | $2,130 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,670 | $2,403 – $2,937 | $2,169 | $2,540 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500 | $3,150 – $3,850 | $2,846 | $3,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,920 | $3,528 – $4,312 | $3,183 | $3,710 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,670 needs about $106,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $144,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $106,800. ZIP code 80211 lies mainly in Denver County. See the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro 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 80211?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 80211 are $2,160 (studio), $2,250 (1 BR), $2,670 (2 BR), $3,500 (3 BR) and $3,920 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 80211?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 80211 that range is $2,403 to $2,937 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 80211?
The FY2026 income limits of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area apply: median family income $144,000, low-income (80%) limit $106,800 for a family of four.