FY2027 Small Area FMR · Santa Fe, NM
ZIP 87505 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 87505 (Santa Fe, NM) is $1,780 a month, up 1.7% from FY2026. That is 3% above the Santa Fe, NM area-wide FMR of $1,735.
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 87505 sits in the Santa Fe, NM area
Of the 22 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 87505 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Santa Fe, NM 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 $1,735 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,780 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,260 | $1,310 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,413 | $1,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,602 – $1,958 | $1,735 | $1,750 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,971 – $2,409 | $2,134 | $2,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,106 – $2,574 | $2,280 | $2,320 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,780 needs about $71,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $118,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $87,500. ZIP code 87505 lies mainly in Santa Fe County. See the Santa Fe, NM county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 87505?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 87505 are $1,290 (studio), $1,450 (1 BR), $1,780 (2 BR), $2,190 (3 BR) and $2,340 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 87505?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 87505 that range is $1,602 to $1,958 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 87505?
The FY2026 income limits of the Santa Fe, NM area apply: median family income $118,600, low-income (80%) limit $87,500 for a family of four.