FY2027 Small Area FMR · Hayden, AZ
ZIP 85135 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 85135 (Hayden, AZ) is $1,420 a month, down 9.6% from FY2026. That is 3% above the Gila County, AZ area-wide FMR of $1,380.
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 85135 sits in the Gila County, AZ area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 85135 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Gila County, AZ 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 $1,380 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,420 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $1,048 | $1,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,055 | $1,350 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,380 | $1,570 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,710 – $2,090 | $1,684 | $2,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,130 | $1,917 – $2,343 | $1,953 | $2,360 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,420 needs about $56,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $78,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $67,200. ZIP code 85135 lies mainly in Gila County. See the Gila County, AZ 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 85135?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 85135 are $1,120 (studio), $1,220 (1 BR), $1,420 (2 BR), $1,900 (3 BR) and $2,130 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 85135?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 85135 that range is $1,278 to $1,562 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 85135?
The FY2026 income limits of the Gila County, AZ area apply: median family income $78,900, low-income (80%) limit $67,200 for a family of four.