FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mescalero, NM
ZIP 88340 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 88340 (Mescalero, NM) is $1,010 a month, up 4.1% from FY2026. That is 5% below the Lincoln County, NM area-wide FMR of $1,063.
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 88340 sits in the Lincoln County, NM area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 88340 has the 17th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lincoln 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 $1,063 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 88340 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Otero County, NM (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $666 – $814 | $834 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $792 – $968 | $839 | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,063 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,355 | $1,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,667 | $1,640 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,010 needs about $40,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $73,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $59,050. ZIP code 88340 lies mainly in Otero County. See the Lincoln 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 88340?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 88340 are $740 (studio), $880 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,410 (3 BR) and $1,700 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 88340?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 88340 that range is $909 to $1,111 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 88340?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lincoln County, NM area apply: median family income $73,800, low-income (80%) limit $59,050 for a family of four.