FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fresno, CA
ZIP 93720 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 93720 (Fresno, CA) is $2,460 a month, down 0.4% from FY2026. That is 46% above the Fresno, CA area-wide FMR of $1,685.
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 93720 sits in the Fresno, CA area
Of the 95 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 93720 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Fresno, 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 $1,685 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,460 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 93720 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Madera County, CA (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 | $1,980 | $1,782 – $2,178 | $1,354 | $2,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,990 | $1,791 – $2,189 | $1,363 | $2,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,214 – $2,706 | $1,685 | $2,470 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,410 | $3,069 – $3,751 | $2,333 | $3,430 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,900 | $3,510 – $4,290 | $2,671 | $3,950 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,460 needs about $98,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $91,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,700. ZIP code 93720 lies mainly in Fresno County and Madera County. See the Fresno, 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 93720?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 93720 are $1,980 (studio), $1,990 (1 BR), $2,460 (2 BR), $3,410 (3 BR) and $3,900 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 93720?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 93720 that range is $2,214 to $2,706 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 93720?
The FY2026 income limits of the Fresno, CA area apply: median family income $91,300, low-income (80%) limit $77,700 for a family of four.