FY2027 Small Area FMR · Ellis, ID
ZIP 83235 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 83235 (Ellis, ID) is $1,040 a month, down 8.8% from FY2026. That is 8% below the Custer County, ID area-wide FMR of $1,136.
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 83235 sits in the Custer County, ID area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 83235 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Custer County, ID 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 $1,136 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,040 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 83235 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Lemhi County, ID (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 | $890 | $801 – $979 | $955 | $960 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $810 – $990 | $961 | $970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $1,136 | $1,140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,573 | $1,590 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,566 – $1,914 | $1,899 | $1,910 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,040 needs about $41,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $83,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $70,400. ZIP code 83235 lies mainly in Custer County and Lemhi County. See the Custer County, ID 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 83235?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 83235 are $890 (studio), $900 (1 BR), $1,040 (2 BR), $1,440 (3 BR) and $1,740 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 83235?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 83235 that range is $936 to $1,144 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 83235?
The FY2026 income limits of the Custer County, ID area apply: median family income $83,200, low-income (80%) limit $70,400 for a family of four.