FY2027 Small Area FMR · Salem, OR
ZIP 97302 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 97302 (Salem, OR) is $1,620 a month, up 8.0% from FY2026. That is 4% below the Salem, OR area-wide FMR of $1,692.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 97302 sits in the Salem, OR area
Of the 42 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 97302 has the 32nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Salem, 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 $1,692 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,620 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $1,285 | $1,140 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $1,116 – $1,364 | $1,294 | $1,150 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,458 – $1,782 | $1,692 | $1,500 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,016 – $2,464 | $2,341 | $2,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,450 | $2,205 – $2,695 | $2,564 | $2,250 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,620 needs about $64,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $103,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $81,450. ZIP code 97302 lies mainly in Marion County. See the Salem, OR metro 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 97302?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 97302 are $1,230 (studio), $1,240 (1 BR), $1,620 (2 BR), $2,240 (3 BR) and $2,450 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 97302?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 97302 that range is $1,458 to $1,782 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 97302?
The FY2026 income limits of the Salem, OR area apply: median family income $103,400, low-income (80%) limit $81,450 for a family of four.