FY2027 Small Area FMR · Glenwood Springs, CO
ZIP 81601 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 81601 (Glenwood Springs, CO) is $1,970 a month, up 15.2% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Garfield County, CO area-wide FMR of $1,781.
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 81601 sits in the Garfield County, CO area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 81601 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Garfield 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 $1,781 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,970 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,240 | $1,290 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,387 | $1,300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,773 – $2,167 | $1,781 | $1,710 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,457 – $3,003 | $2,466 | $2,380 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,740 | $2,466 – $3,014 | $2,477 | $2,550 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,970 needs about $78,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $114,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $91,300. ZIP code 81601 lies mainly in Garfield County. See the Garfield 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 81601?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 81601 are $1,370 (studio), $1,530 (1 BR), $1,970 (2 BR), $2,730 (3 BR) and $2,740 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 81601?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 81601 that range is $1,773 to $2,167 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 81601?
The FY2026 income limits of the Garfield County, CO area apply: median family income $114,100, low-income (80%) limit $91,300 for a family of four.