FY2027 Small Area FMR · Forks, WA
ZIP 98331 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 98331 (Forks, WA) is $1,240 a month, up 9.7% from FY2026. That is 13% below the Clallam County, WA area-wide FMR of $1,429.
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 98331 sits in the Clallam County, WA area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 98331 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Clallam 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 $1,429 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,240 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 98331 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Jefferson County, WA (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,000 | $970 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $1,098 | $1,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,116 – $1,364 | $1,429 | $1,130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,548 – $1,892 | $1,973 | $1,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,863 – $2,277 | $2,289 | $1,870 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,240 needs about $49,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $98,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,100. ZIP code 98331 lies mainly in Jefferson County and Clallam County. See the Clallam 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 98331?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 98331 are $1,010 (studio), $1,050 (1 BR), $1,240 (2 BR), $1,720 (3 BR) and $2,070 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 98331?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 98331 that range is $1,116 to $1,364 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 98331?
The FY2026 income limits of the Clallam County, WA area apply: median family income $98,900, low-income (80%) limit $79,100 for a family of four.