Merrick County, NE Fair Market Rent FY2027
Part of the Merrick County, NE metro FMR area. Fair Market Rents apply from October 1, 2026.
$754Efficiency +9.4%
$7751 bedroom +5.9%
$1,0142 bedrooms +5.5%
$1,4043 bedrooms +6.1%
$1,6554 bedrooms +2.7%
FY2027 vs FY2026
| Unit size | FY2027 | FY2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | $754 | $689 | +9.4% |
| 1 bedroom | $775 | $732 | +5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,014 | $961 | +5.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,404 | $1,323 | +6.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,655 | $1,612 | +2.7% |
FY2026 income limits
Median family income: $96,500
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extremely low (30%) | $20,300 | $23,200 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| Very low (50%) | $33,800 | $38,600 | $43,450 | $48,250 | $52,150 | $56,000 | $59,850 | $63,700 |
| Low income (80%) | $54,050 | $61,800 | $69,500 | $77,200 | $83,400 | $89,600 | $95,750 | $101,950 |
Section 8 income limits set by HUD for FY2026; programs may use different limits.
Two-bedroom FMR since 1983
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
| ZIP | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68601 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,480 |
| 68628 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,580 |
| 68638 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,220 |
| 68640 | $940 | $1,030 | $1,260 |
| 68663 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,500 |
| 68801 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,510 |
| 68816 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,610 |
| 68826 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 |
| 68827 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $2,040 |
| 68864 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,690 |
| 68872 | $1,170 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
All ZIP codes in the Merrick County, NE FMR area.
Questions and answers
What is the Fair Market Rent in Merrick County, NE for FY2027?
HUD set the FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Merrick County, NE at $754 for an efficiency, $775 for one bedroom, $1,014 for two bedrooms, $1,404 for three and $1,655 for four bedrooms.
How much did Fair Market Rent change in Merrick County, NE?
The two-bedroom FMR changed from $961 in FY2026 to $1,014 in FY2027 (+5.5%).
What are the HUD income limits for Merrick County, NE?
For FY2026 the median family income is $96,500. The low-income (80%) limit for a family of four is $77,200, very low income (50%) $48,250 and extremely low income $33,000.