HUD Fair Market Rent · FY 2027 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Fair Market Rent in Marion County, West Virginia (FY 2027)
A two-bedroom in Marion County carries a FY 2027 Fair Market Rent of $1,071 a month, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Everything Section 8 pays in Marion keys off that figure.
Two-bedroom FMR
$1,071
+6.4% from FY 2026
Payment standard
$964–$1,178
90% to 110% of the FMR, two-bedroom
Income to afford
$42,840
a year, with rent at 30% of income
Rank in West Virginia
7th of 55
by two-bedroom FMR, highest first
FY 2027 Fair Market Rents
Payment standard is the 90% to 110% band a housing authority can set. Income needed puts rent at 30% of gross income, and the hourly wage assumes a 40-hour week.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard | Income needed | Hourly wage | vs FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $782 | $704–$860 | $31,280 | $15.04/hr | +5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $792–$968 | $35,200 | $16.92/hr | +5.0% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,071 | $964–$1,178 | $42,840 | $20.60/hr | +6.4% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,331 | $1,198–$1,464 | $53,240 | $25.60/hr | +7.8% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,790 | $1,611–$1,969 | $71,600 | $34.42/hr | +10.2% |
Five to eight bedrooms (PropMetrics estimates)
HUD stops at four bedrooms. These add 15% of the four-bedroom rent per extra bedroom. It's our estimate, not a HUD number.
| Bedrooms | Estimated FMR | Payment standard |
|---|---|---|
| 5 bedroom Estimate | $2,059 | $1,853–$2,265 |
| 6 bedroom Estimate | $2,327 | $2,094–$2,560 |
| 7 bedroom Estimate | $2,596 | $2,336–$2,856 |
| 8 bedroom Estimate | $2,864 | $2,578–$3,150 |
Source: HUD Office of Policy Development and Research, FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. Rents include utilities. huduser.gov
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What a voucher pays here
The voucher doesn't pay the FMR itself. It pays the payment standard. Housing authorities set it anywhere from 90% to 110% of FMR, which puts a two-bedroom standard in Marion somewhere between $964 and $1,178. The tenant pays roughly 30% of their income, the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the PHA won't approve a rent above what comparable unassisted units get.
$1,071 a month is affordable, by HUD's 30% rule, on an income of roughly $42,840 a year. Put another way, $21 an hour full time.
Worked example for a two-bedroom renting at the payment standard. The tenant pays 30% of monthly income and the voucher covers the rest.
| Monthly household income | Tenant pays (30%) | Voucher pays at 90%$964 | Voucher pays at 100%$1,071 | Voucher pays at 110%$1,178 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $750 | $214 | $321 | $428 |
| $4,000 | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Rate history
The two-bedroom rate went up 6% from FY 2026 ($1,007) to FY 2027 ($1,071). Since FY 2020 it's up 32% in total, about 4.1% a year. The West Virginia median moved up 4% over the same year.
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2BR change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $612 | $616 | $811 | $1,011 | $1,267 | — |
| FY 2021 | $597 | $601 | $792 | $985 | $1,192 | -2.3% |
| FY 2022 | $654 | $658 | $829 | $1,026 | $1,261 | +4.7% |
| FY 2023 | $717 | $721 | $902 | $1,119 | $1,320 | +8.8% |
| FY 2024 | $807 | $812 | $1,001 | $1,234 | $1,437 | +11.0% |
| FY 2025 | $769 | $819 | $1,009 | $1,223 | $1,499 | +0.8% |
| FY 2026 | $742 | $838 | $1,007 | $1,235 | $1,624 | -0.2% |
| FY 2027In effect | $782 | $880 | $1,071 | $1,331 | $1,790 | +6.4% |
About this rate
Fair Market Rent is HUD's estimate of what a modest, decent unit rents for in an area, utilities included. It's set once a year and runs October to September. For FY 2027 that's October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. In Marion, that runs from $782 for a studio up to $1,790 for four bedrooms, all five rates in the table above.
Because Marion sits outside any HUD metro area, its rate is a county-wide figure built from local rents. One number covers every address in the county, Fairmont included.
Among West Virginia's 55 counties, Marion ranks 7th for two-bedroom FMR. That's about 12% above the state median of $955 and within a couple percent of the national median county at $1,063. About 55,909 people live here, 11th in the state.
Rates by ZIP code
Zoom in and the picture changes. HUD's Small Area FMRs put a two-bedroom at $940 in 26560 (Baxter) and $1,300 in 26572 (Four States), with the 17 ZIP codes in between. Housing authorities in HUD-designated metros use those ZIP rates instead of the county rate. Everywhere else the ZIP numbers show where rents actually sit, and the county rate stays the official standard.
| ZIP | City | 2BR rate | vs county |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26554 | Fairmont | $1,150 | +7.4% |
| 26555 | Fairmont | $1,070 | -0.1% |
| 26559 | Barrackville | $1,030 | -3.8% |
| 26560 | Baxter | $940 | -12.2% |
| 26563 | Carolina | $950 | -11.3% |
| 26566 | Colfax | $1,071County rate | — |
| 26570 | Fairview | $990 | -7.6% |
| 26571 | Farmington | $950 | -11.3% |
| 26572 | Four States | $1,300 | +21.4% |
| 26574 | Grant Town | $940 | -12.2% |
| 26576 | Idamay | $1,000 | -6.6% |
| 26578 | Kingmont | $1,070 | -0.1% |
| 26582 | Mannington | $990 | -7.6% |
| 26585 | Metz | $1,050 | -2.0% |
| 26586 | Montana Mines | $1,100 | +2.7% |
| 26587 | Rachel | $950 | -11.3% |
| 26588 | Rivesville | $990 | -7.6% |
| 26591 | Worthington | $940 | -12.2% |
Nearby counties
Two-bedroom FMR, with how each compares to Marion.
Monongalia County
14 mi · 107,163 people
$1,143
+7%
Harrison County
15 mi · 64,984 people
$1,005
-6%
Taylor County
18 mi · 16,487 people
$1,020
-5%
Wetzel County
23 mi · 14,078 people
$944
-12%
Preston County
28 mi · 34,160 people
$1,143
+7%
Barbour County
30 mi · 15,424 people
$944
-12%
Doddridge County
30 mi · 7,711 people
$976
-9%
Marshall County
36 mi · 29,865 people
$1,009
-6%
Questions people ask
$1,071 a month for FY 2027, which runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The other rates are $782 for a studio, $880 for one bedroom, $1,331 for three and $1,790 for four.
Tools for this county
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