FY2027 Small Area FMR · Saint Benedict, OR
ZIP 97373 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 97373 (Saint Benedict, OR) is $1,480 a month, up 6.5% from FY2026. That is 13% 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.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 97373 sits in the Salem, OR area
Of the 42 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 97373 has the 41st 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 $1,480 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $1,285 | $1,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,294 | $1,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,332 – $1,628 | $1,692 | $1,390 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,050 | $1,845 – $2,255 | $2,341 | $1,940 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,016 – $2,464 | $2,564 | $2,110 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,480 needs about $59,200 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 97373 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 97373?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 97373 are $1,120 (studio), $1,130 (1 BR), $1,480 (2 BR), $2,050 (3 BR) and $2,240 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 97373?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 97373 that range is $1,332 to $1,628 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 97373?
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.