FY2027 Small Area FMR · West Richland, WA
ZIP 99353 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 99353 (West Richland, WA) is $1,850 a month, down 5.1% from FY2026. That is 24% above the Kennewick-Richland, WA area-wide FMR of $1,487.
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 99353 sits in the Kennewick-Richland, WA area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 99353 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Kennewick-Richland, 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 $1,487 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,850 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,094 | $1,420 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,230 | $1,610 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,665 – $2,035 | $1,487 | $1,950 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,295 – $2,805 | $2,051 | $2,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,910 | $2,619 – $3,201 | $2,341 | $3,020 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,850 needs about $74,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $105,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $84,300. ZIP code 99353 lies mainly in Benton County. See the Kennewick-Richland, 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 99353?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 99353 are $1,360 (studio), $1,530 (1 BR), $1,850 (2 BR), $2,550 (3 BR) and $2,910 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 99353?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 99353 that range is $1,665 to $2,035 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 99353?
The FY2026 income limits of the Kennewick-Richland, WA area apply: median family income $105,400, low-income (80%) limit $84,300 for a family of four.