FY2027 Small Area FMR · Basalt, CO
ZIP 81621 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 81621 (Basalt, CO) is $2,900 a month, up 12.8% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Eagle County, CO area-wide FMR of $2,607.
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 81621 sits in the Eagle County, CO area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 81621 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Eagle 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 $2,607 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,900 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 81621 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Pitkin 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 | $2,020 | $1,818 – $2,222 | $1,815 | $1,770 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,290 | $2,061 – $2,519 | $1,993 | $2,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,900 | $2,610 – $3,190 | $2,607 | $2,570 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,560 | $3,204 – $3,916 | $3,106 | $3,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,730 | $4,257 – $5,203 | $4,357 | $4,000 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,900 needs about $116,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $125,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $110,950. ZIP code 81621 lies mainly in Eagle County and Pitkin County. See the Eagle 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 81621?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 81621 are $2,020 (studio), $2,290 (1 BR), $2,900 (2 BR), $3,560 (3 BR) and $4,730 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 81621?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 81621 that range is $2,610 to $3,190 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 81621?
The FY2026 income limits of the Eagle County, CO area apply: median family income $125,600, low-income (80%) limit $110,950 for a family of four.