FY2027 Small Area FMR · Paulden, AZ
ZIP 86334 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 86334 (Paulden, AZ) is $1,480 a month, up 2.1% from FY2026. That is 5% below the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ area-wide FMR of $1,550.
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 86334 sits in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ area
Of the 37 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 86334 has the 21st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Prescott Valley-Prescott, 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 $1,550 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,480 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $1,079 | $1,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,242 | $1,170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,332 – $1,628 | $1,550 | $1,450 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,050 | $1,845 – $2,255 | $2,146 | $2,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,025 – $2,475 | $2,263 | $2,300 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,480 needs about $59,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $92,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,300. ZIP code 86334 lies mainly in Yavapai County. See the Prescott Valley-Prescott, 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 86334?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 86334 are $1,020 (studio), $1,180 (1 BR), $1,480 (2 BR), $2,050 (3 BR) and $2,250 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 86334?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 86334 that range is $1,332 to $1,628 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 86334?
The FY2026 income limits of the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ area apply: median family income $92,200, low-income (80%) limit $76,300 for a family of four.