FY2027 Small Area FMR · Uniontown, WA
ZIP 99179 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 99179 (Uniontown, WA) is $1,900 a month, up 8.6% from FY2026. That is 50% above the Whitman County, WA area-wide FMR of $1,269.
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 99179 sits in the Whitman County, WA area
Of the 23 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 99179 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Whitman 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 $1,269 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,900 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $884 | $1,210 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,001 | $1,330 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,710 – $2,090 | $1,269 | $1,750 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,630 | $2,367 – $2,893 | $1,757 | $2,430 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,180 | $2,862 – $3,498 | $2,121 | $2,940 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,900 needs about $76,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $103,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $82,500. ZIP code 99179 lies mainly in Whitman County. See the Whitman 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 99179?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 99179 are $1,320 (studio), $1,500 (1 BR), $1,900 (2 BR), $2,630 (3 BR) and $3,180 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 99179?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 99179 that range is $1,710 to $2,090 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 99179?
The FY2026 income limits of the Whitman County, WA area apply: median family income $103,100, low-income (80%) limit $82,500 for a family of four.