FY2027 Small Area FMR · Chambers, AZ
ZIP 86502 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 86502 (Chambers, AZ) is $1,070 a month, down 9.3% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Apache County, AZ area-wide FMR of $1,071.
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 86502 sits in the Apache County, AZ area
Of the 34 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 86502 has the 22nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Apache 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 $1,071 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,070 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $675 – $825 | $746 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $738 – $902 | $819 | $910 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,071 | $1,180 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,332 – $1,628 | $1,483 | $1,610 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,611 – $1,969 | $1,790 | $1,840 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,070 needs about $42,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $54,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $54,800. ZIP code 86502 lies mainly in Apache County. See the Apache 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 86502?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 86502 are $750 (studio), $820 (1 BR), $1,070 (2 BR), $1,480 (3 BR) and $1,790 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 86502?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 86502 that range is $963 to $1,177 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 86502?
The FY2026 income limits of the Apache County, AZ area apply: median family income $54,600, low-income (80%) limit $54,800 for a family of four.