FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lake George, CO
ZIP 80827 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 80827 (Lake George, CO) is $2,180 a month, up 13.0% from FY2026. That is 48% above the Teller County, CO area-wide FMR of $1,474.
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 80827 sits in the Teller County, CO area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 80827 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Teller County, 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 $1,474 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,180 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 80827 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (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 | $1,730 | $1,557 – $1,903 | $1,026 | $1,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,860 | $1,674 – $2,046 | $1,354 | $1,620 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,180 | $1,962 – $2,398 | $1,474 | $1,930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,880 | $2,592 – $3,168 | $2,041 | $2,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,230 | $2,907 – $3,553 | $2,346 | $2,860 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,180 needs about $87,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $112,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $90,100. ZIP code 80827 lies mainly in Park County and Teller County. See the Teller County, CO 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 80827?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 80827 are $1,730 (studio), $1,860 (1 BR), $2,180 (2 BR), $2,880 (3 BR) and $3,230 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 80827?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 80827 that range is $1,962 to $2,398 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 80827?
The FY2026 income limits of the Teller County, CO area apply: median family income $112,600, low-income (80%) limit $90,100 for a family of four.