FY2027 Small Area FMR · Husum, WA
ZIP 98623 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 98623 (Husum, WA) is $1,610 a month, up 6.6% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Klickitat County, WA area-wide FMR of $1,447.
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 98623 sits in the Klickitat County, WA area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 98623 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Klickitat 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 $1,447 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,610 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 | $1,008 | $1,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $1,106 | $1,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,449 – $1,771 | $1,447 | $1,510 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,100 | $1,890 – $2,310 | $1,888 | $1,820 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,971 – $2,409 | $1,965 | $2,070 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,610 needs about $64,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $88,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,600. ZIP code 98623 lies mainly in Klickitat County. See the Klickitat 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 98623?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 98623 are $1,120 (studio), $1,230 (1 BR), $1,610 (2 BR), $2,100 (3 BR) and $2,190 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 98623?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 98623 that range is $1,449 to $1,771 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 98623?
The FY2026 income limits of the Klickitat County, WA area apply: median family income $88,900, low-income (80%) limit $77,600 for a family of four.