FY2027 Small Area FMR · Arboles, CO
ZIP 81121 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 81121 (Arboles, CO) is $1,510 a month, up 14.4% from FY2026. That is 2% below the Archuleta County, CO area-wide FMR of $1,542.
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 81121 sits in the Archuleta County, CO area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 81121 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Archuleta 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 $1,542 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,510 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $1,253 | $1,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,260 | $1,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,542 | $1,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,746 – $2,134 | $2,135 | $1,710 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,998 – $2,442 | $2,577 | $1,970 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,510 needs about $60,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $98,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,650. ZIP code 81121 lies mainly in Archuleta County. See the Archuleta 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 81121?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 81121 are $1,160 (studio), $1,190 (1 BR), $1,510 (2 BR), $1,940 (3 BR) and $2,220 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 81121?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 81121 that range is $1,359 to $1,661 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 81121?
The FY2026 income limits of the Archuleta County, CO area apply: median family income $98,300, low-income (80%) limit $78,650 for a family of four.