FY2027 Small Area FMR · Nathrop, CO
ZIP 81236 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 81236 (Nathrop, CO) is $1,760 a month, up 19.7% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Chaffee County, CO area-wide FMR of $1,755.
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 81236 sits in the Chaffee County, CO area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 81236 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Chaffee 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 $1,755 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,760 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,304 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,342 | $1,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,584 – $1,936 | $1,755 | $1,470 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,133 – $2,607 | $2,362 | $2,040 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,457 – $3,003 | $2,725 | $2,300 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,760 needs about $70,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $111,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $88,900. ZIP code 81236 lies mainly in Chaffee County. See the Chaffee 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 81236?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 81236 are $1,310 (studio), $1,350 (1 BR), $1,760 (2 BR), $2,370 (3 BR) and $2,730 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 81236?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 81236 that range is $1,584 to $1,936 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 81236?
The FY2026 income limits of the Chaffee County, CO area apply: median family income $111,100, low-income (80%) limit $88,900 for a family of four.