Not enough rental comps in this area to determine how FMR aligns with current market rates.
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ZIP 38602 fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in ZIP 38602 (Arkabutla, MS) is $1,101 a month. That is up 1.1% from $1,089 in FY 2026. Arkabutla is in the Tate County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Mississippi is $905, so ZIP 38602 is 22% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
FY 2027 fair market rent by bedroom for 38602
Bedrooms
FY 2026
FY 2027
Change
90–110% range
Studio
$825
$836
+1.3%
$752–$920
1BR
$830
$842
+1.4%
$758–$926
2BR
$1,089
$1,101
+1.1%
$991–$1,211
3BR
$1,337
$1,322
−1.1%
$1,190–$1,454
4BR
$1,493
$1,447
−3.1%
$1,302–$1,592
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
Fair market rent by fiscal year for 38602
Fiscal year
Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
FY 2027
$836
$842
$1,101
$1,322
$1,447
FY 2026
$825
$830
$1,089
$1,337
$1,493
FY 2025
$825
$831
$1,090
$1,346
$1,658
FY 2024
$800
$834
$1,013
$1,305
$1,538
FY 2023
$599
$684
$773
$1,017
$1,172
Questions about ZIP 38602 rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in ZIP 38602?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $1,101, that basic range is $991 to $1,211 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 38602 in?
ZIP 38602 is in the Tate County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area. Small Area FMRs are not mandatory in this area.
How much did fair market rent change in ZIP 38602 for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 1.1%, from $1,089 in FY 2026 to $1,101 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 42.4%.
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 Fair Market Rents. 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