Not enough rental comps in this area to determine how FMR aligns with current market rates.
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ZIP 23021 fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in ZIP 23021 (Bohannon, VA) is $1,320 a month. That is down 6.4% from $1,410 in FY 2026. Bohannon is in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD requires housing authorities to set voucher payment standards by ZIP code using Small Area FMRs. Among 17 ZIP codes in Mathews County, 23021 is tied for the 3rd-highest two-bedroom rent (county range $1,240–$1,510). The median county two-bedroom FMR in Virginia is $1,262, so ZIP 23021 is 5% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
FY 2027 fair market rent by bedroom for 23021
Bedrooms
FY 2026
FY 2027
Change
90–110% range
Studio
$1,230
$1,160
−5.7%
$1,044–$1,276
1BR
$1,240
$1,180
−4.8%
$1,062–$1,298
2BR
$1,410
$1,320
−6.4%
$1,188–$1,452
3BR
$1,960
$1,820
−7.1%
$1,638–$2,002
4BR
$2,300
$2,150
−6.5%
$1,935–$2,365
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
Fair market rent by fiscal year for 23021
Fiscal year
Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
FY 2027
$1,160
$1,180
$1,320
$1,820
$2,150
FY 2026
$1,230
$1,240
$1,410
$1,960
$2,300
FY 2025
$1,180
$1,190
$1,360
$1,890
$2,280
FY 2024
$1,020
$1,030
$1,200
$1,680
$2,040
FY 2023
$900
$920
$1,080
$1,510
$1,840
Two-bedroom rent in nearby Mathews County ZIP codes
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in ZIP 23021?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $1,320, that basic range is $1,188 to $1,452 a month. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is ZIP 23021 in?
ZIP 23021 is in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area. HUD requires Small Area FMRs in this area, so payment standards are set by ZIP code.
How much did fair market rent change in ZIP 23021 for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR fell 6.4%, from $1,410 in FY 2026 to $1,320 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 22.2%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set