FY2027 Small Area FMR · Howard, CO
ZIP 81233 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 81233 (Howard, CO) is $1,880 a month, up 15.3% from FY2026. That is 31% above the Fremont County, CO area-wide FMR of $1,436.
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 81233 sits in the Fremont County, CO area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 81233 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Fremont 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 $1,436 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,880 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,067 | $1,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,098 | $1,250 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,692 – $2,068 | $1,436 | $1,630 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,160 – $2,640 | $1,794 | $2,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,920 | $2,628 – $3,212 | $2,230 | $2,270 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,880 needs about $75,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $87,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,900. ZIP code 81233 lies mainly in Fremont County. See the Fremont 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 81233?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 81233 are $1,400 (studio), $1,430 (1 BR), $1,880 (2 BR), $2,400 (3 BR) and $2,920 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 81233?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 81233 that range is $1,692 to $2,068 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 81233?
The FY2026 income limits of the Fremont County, CO area apply: median family income $87,700, low-income (80%) limit $77,900 for a family of four.