FY2027 Small Area FMR · Whitethorn, CA
ZIP 95589 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 95589 (Whitethorn, CA) is $1,550 a month, up 6.9% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Humboldt County, CA area-wide FMR of $1,554.
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 95589 sits in the Humboldt County, CA area
Of the 40 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 95589 has the 11th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Humboldt County, 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 $1,554 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,550 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 95589 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Mendocino 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 | $1,150 | $1,035 – $1,265 | $1,122 | $1,060 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,188 | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,395 – $1,705 | $1,554 | $1,450 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,150 | $1,935 – $2,365 | $2,152 | $2,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,520 | $2,268 – $2,772 | $2,597 | $2,420 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,550 needs about $62,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $85,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,700. ZIP code 95589 lies mainly in Humboldt County and Mendocino County. See the Humboldt County, 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 95589?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 95589 are $1,150 (studio), $1,180 (1 BR), $1,550 (2 BR), $2,150 (3 BR) and $2,520 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 95589?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 95589 that range is $1,395 to $1,705 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 95589?
The FY2026 income limits of the Humboldt County, CA area apply: median family income $85,700, low-income (80%) limit $77,700 for a family of four.