FY2027 Small Area FMR · Arlington, OR
ZIP 97812 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 97812 (Arlington, OR) is $1,150 a month, down 0.9% from FY2026. That is 13% above the Gilliam County, OR area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 97812 sits in the Gilliam County, OR area
Of the 4 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 97812 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Gilliam 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 $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,150 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $729 – $891 | $719 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $792 – $968 | $775 | $880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,035 – $1,265 | $1,014 | $1,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,431 – $1,749 | $1,404 | $1,610 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $1,695 | $1,950 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,150 needs about $46,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $87,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $69,900. ZIP code 97812 lies mainly in Gilliam County. See the Gilliam 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 97812?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 97812 are $810 (studio), $880 (1 BR), $1,150 (2 BR), $1,590 (3 BR) and $1,920 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 97812?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 97812 that range is $1,035 to $1,265 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 97812?
The FY2026 income limits of the Gilliam County, OR area apply: median family income $87,400, low-income (80%) limit $69,900 for a family of four.