Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) Payment Info

SAFMRs are a localized version of Fair Market Rents (FMRs) that focus on smaller geographic areas, like ZIP codes, instead of larger metropolitan regions. This approach ensures that rental assistance better reflects the cost of housing in specific neighborhoods.

By implementing SAFMRs, we can provide rental assistance that is more responsive to the varying housing costs across different neighborhoods. This change allows us to ensure equity and flexibility, helping residents access housing in areas that best meet their needs.

SAFMRs may result in adjustments to your rental assistance amount:

• Higher-cost areas: You might receive more rental assistance, increasing your housing options in neighborhoods with better amenities or schools.
• Lower-cost areas: Your assistance may be adjusted to match the actual cost of housing in those ZIP codes.

Our goal is to ensure that every resident has access to safe, affordable housing while making the best use of available resources.

No, adopting SAFMRs doesn’t require residents to move. However, it may offer more flexibility in housing choices if you decide to relocate. If you have questions about how your current voucher might be affected, please contact our team.

HUD determines SAFMRs based on rental market data for specific ZIP codes, factoring in housing costs to ensure accurate assistance amounts. This calculation ensures that assistance aligns with the local rental market.

Not all ZIP codes may experience changes. SAFMRs are implemented to address significant cost variations between neighborhoods. We encourage residents to review the information provided to see how their area may be impacted.

You can find detailed information about SAFMRs, including a full PDF guide, on this webpage (above).

If you have specific concerns, feel free to reach out to our team for personalized assistance.