FY2027 Small Area FMR · Sheridan Lake, CO
ZIP 81071 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 81071 (Sheridan Lake, CO) is $1,660 a month, up 6.4% from FY2026. That is 26% above the Kiowa County, CO area-wide FMR of $1,319.
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 81071 sits in the Kiowa County, CO area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 81071 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Kiowa 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 $1,319 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,660 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $980 | $1,180 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,015 | $1,190 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,494 – $1,826 | $1,319 | $1,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 | $1,926 – $2,354 | $1,700 | $1,990 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,580 | $2,322 – $2,838 | $2,048 | $2,450 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,660 needs about $66,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $76,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,900. ZIP code 81071 lies mainly in Kiowa County. See the Kiowa 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 81071?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 81071 are $1,230 (studio), $1,280 (1 BR), $1,660 (2 BR), $2,140 (3 BR) and $2,580 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 81071?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 81071 that range is $1,494 to $1,826 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 81071?
The FY2026 income limits of the Kiowa County, CO area apply: median family income $76,900, low-income (80%) limit $77,900 for a family of four.