FY2027 Small Area FMR · East Wenatchee, WA
ZIP 98802 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 98802 (East Wenatchee, WA) is $1,550 a month, down 1.9% from FY2026. That is 6% above the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA area-wide FMR of $1,467.
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 98802 sits in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA area
Of the 28 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 98802 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, 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 $1,467 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,550 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $1,048 | $1,090 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,121 | $1,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,395 – $1,705 | $1,467 | $1,580 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,100 | $1,890 – $2,310 | $1,989 | $2,170 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,331 – $2,849 | $2,452 | $2,650 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,550 needs about $62,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $99,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,300. ZIP code 98802 lies mainly in Douglas County. See the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA 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 98802?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 98802 are $1,110 (studio), $1,180 (1 BR), $1,550 (2 BR), $2,100 (3 BR) and $2,590 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 98802?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 98802 that range is $1,395 to $1,705 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 98802?
The FY2026 income limits of the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA area apply: median family income $99,100, low-income (80%) limit $79,300 for a family of four.