FY2027 Small Area FMR · Astoria, OR
ZIP 97103 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 97103 (Astoria, OR) is $1,390 a month, down 7.3% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Clatsop County, OR area-wide FMR of $1,318.
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 97103 sits in the Clatsop County, OR area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 97103 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Clatsop County, OR 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 $1,318 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,390 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $969 | $1,090 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $954 – $1,166 | $1,008 | $1,140 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $1,318 | $1,500 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $1,825 | $2,050 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,088 – $2,552 | $2,203 | $2,520 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,390 needs about $55,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $97,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,600. ZIP code 97103 lies mainly in Clatsop County. See the Clatsop County, OR 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 97103?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 97103 are $1,020 (studio), $1,060 (1 BR), $1,390 (2 BR), $1,920 (3 BR) and $2,320 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 97103?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 97103 that range is $1,251 to $1,529 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 97103?
The FY2026 income limits of the Clatsop County, OR area apply: median family income $97,000, low-income (80%) limit $77,600 for a family of four.