FY2027 Small Area FMR · Penasco, NM
ZIP 87553 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 87553 (Penasco, NM) is $1,230 a month, up 2.5% from FY2026. That is 5% below the Taos County, NM area-wide FMR of $1,292.
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 87553 sits in the Taos County, NM area
Of the 22 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 87553 has the 13th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Taos County, 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 $1,292 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,230 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $774 – $946 | $900 | $850 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $1,104 | $1,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $1,292 | $1,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,395 – $1,705 | $1,626 | $1,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,746 – $2,134 | $1,932 | $2,010 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,230 needs about $49,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $80,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $64,400. ZIP code 87553 lies mainly in Taos County. See the Taos County, NM 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 87553?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 87553 are $860 (studio), $1,050 (1 BR), $1,230 (2 BR), $1,550 (3 BR) and $1,940 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 87553?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 87553 that range is $1,107 to $1,353 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 87553?
The FY2026 income limits of the Taos County, NM area apply: median family income $80,500, low-income (80%) limit $64,400 for a family of four.