FY2027 Small Area FMR · Eastsound, WA
ZIP 98245 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 98245 (Eastsound, WA) is $1,820 a month, up 13.0% from FY2026. That is 10% below the San Juan County, WA area-wide FMR of $2,022.
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 98245 sits in the San Juan County, WA area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 98245 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. San Juan County, WA 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 $2,022 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,820 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,408 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $1,546 | $1,230 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $2,022 | $1,610 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,380 | $2,142 – $2,618 | $2,647 | $2,130 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,151 – $2,629 | $2,657 | $2,130 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,820 needs about $72,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $113,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $90,500. ZIP code 98245 lies mainly in San Juan County. See the San Juan County, WA 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 98245?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 98245 are $1,270 (studio), $1,390 (1 BR), $1,820 (2 BR), $2,380 (3 BR) and $2,390 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 98245?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 98245 that range is $1,638 to $2,002 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 98245?
The FY2026 income limits of the San Juan County, WA area apply: median family income $113,100, low-income (80%) limit $90,500 for a family of four.