FY2027 Small Area FMR · Seeley, CA
ZIP 92273 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 92273 (Seeley, CA) is $1,270 a month, up 1.6% from FY2026. That is 6% below the El Centro, CA area-wide FMR of $1,347.
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 92273 sits in the El Centro, CA area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 92273 has the 12th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. El Centro, CA 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 $1,347 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,270 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $792 – $968 | $938 | $860 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $1,030 | $960 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,347 | $1,250 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,548 – $1,892 | $1,819 | $1,690 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,120 | $1,908 – $2,332 | $2,251 | $2,100 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,270 needs about $50,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $75,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,700. ZIP code 92273 lies mainly in Imperial County. See the El Centro, CA 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 92273?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 92273 are $880 (studio), $970 (1 BR), $1,270 (2 BR), $1,720 (3 BR) and $2,120 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 92273?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 92273 that range is $1,143 to $1,397 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 92273?
The FY2026 income limits of the El Centro, CA area apply: median family income $75,500, low-income (80%) limit $77,700 for a family of four.