FY2027 Small Area FMR · Westcliffe, CO
ZIP 81252 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 81252 (Westcliffe, CO) is $1,190 a month, up 7.2% from FY2026. That is 1% below the Custer County, CO area-wide FMR of $1,202.
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 81252 sits in the Custer County, CO area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 81252 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Custer 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 $1,202 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,190 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 81252 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Fremont County, 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 | $880 | $792 – $968 | $893 | $850 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $970 | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,202 | $1,110 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,432 | $1,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,665 – $2,035 | $1,867 | $1,740 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,190 needs about $47,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $85,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,900. ZIP code 81252 lies mainly in Custer County. See the Custer 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 81252?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 81252 are $880 (studio), $960 (1 BR), $1,190 (2 BR), $1,440 (3 BR) and $1,850 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 81252?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 81252 that range is $1,071 to $1,309 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 81252?
The FY2026 income limits of the Custer County, CO area apply: median family income $85,600, low-income (80%) limit $77,900 for a family of four.