FY2027 Small Area FMR · Arivaca, AZ
ZIP 85601 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 85601 (Arivaca, AZ) is $1,120 a month, down 6.7% from FY2026. That is 20% below the Tucson, AZ area-wide FMR of $1,405.
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 85601 sits in the Tucson, AZ area
Of the 70 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 85601 has the 69th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Tucson, AZ is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,008 and $1,232 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $711 – $869 | $978 | $830 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $783 – $957 | $1,092 | $920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $1,405 | $1,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,946 | $1,670 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,494 – $1,826 | $2,211 | $1,800 |
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 $99,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,850. ZIP code 85601 lies mainly in Pima County. See the Tucson, 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 85601?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 85601 are $790 (studio), $870 (1 BR), $1,120 (2 BR), $1,560 (3 BR) and $1,660 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 85601?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 85601 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 85601?
The FY2026 income limits of the Tucson, AZ area apply: median family income $99,800, low-income (80%) limit $79,850 for a family of four.