FY2027 Small Area FMR · Clifton, AZ
ZIP 85533 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 85533 (Clifton, AZ) is $1,120 a month, down 1.8% from FY2026. That is 3% below the Graham County, AZ area-wide FMR of $1,159.
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 85533 sits in the Graham County, AZ area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 85533 has the 12th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Graham 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 $1,159 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,120 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 85533 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Greenlee County, AZ (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 | $810 | $729 – $891 | $807 | $890 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $810 – $990 | $894 | $970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $1,159 | $1,140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,503 | $1,540 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,692 – $2,068 | $1,937 | $1,910 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,120 needs about $44,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $84,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $67,300. ZIP code 85533 lies mainly in Greenlee County and Graham County. See the Graham 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 85533?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 85533 are $810 (studio), $900 (1 BR), $1,120 (2 BR), $1,510 (3 BR) and $1,880 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 85533?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 85533 that range is $1,008 to $1,232 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 85533?
The FY2026 income limits of the Graham County, AZ area apply: median family income $84,100, low-income (80%) limit $67,300 for a family of four.