Section 8 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for ZIP 65532 - 2027

Location: Dent County, MO | Metro: Dent County, MO

FY 2027 Fair Market Rent Rates

Unit Size Monthly FMR
Studio$740
1 Bedroom$760
2 Bedrooms$1,000
3 Bedrooms$1,190
4 Bedrooms$1,500
5 Bedrooms$1,740
6 Bedrooms$1,949
7 Bedrooms$2,105
8 Bedrooms$2,210

To classify ZIP code 65532 in Missouri, we must consider the available data points for yield and stability. The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for the metro area in fiscal year 2026 is $890. However, specific market and home value figures for ZIP 65532 are not provided, making it challenging to directly compare these against the FMR. For stability, key metrics such as the percentage of renters, days on market (DOM), and median household income are also missing for this ZIP code.

Given the lack of detailed local data, we can only partially assess the market characteristics based on the broader metro area's FMR. If the market rent closely aligns with the FMR, then landlords can expect a decent yield, but without knowing the exact market rent or home values, we cannot conclusively determine if it is a high-yield market. Typically, high yields are associated with areas where market rents exceed the FMR significantly, suggesting potential for higher rental income or appreciation in property values.

The stability of the market cannot be fully evaluated due to the absence of local data on the percentage of renters, average DOM, and median income. These figures are crucial for understanding how consistent the rental demand is and the financial health of the residents, which directly impacts the reliability of cash flow for landlords. Without this information, it is impossible to gauge whether the market is stable or volatile.

Based on the incomplete dataset, ZIP 65532 appears to be neither clearly defined as a high-yield/low-stability flip-style market nor a steady-cashflow zone. It falls into an intermediate category where the potential for yield exists, given the metro area's FMR, but the stability remains uncertain without additional local data points.

Data Sources: FMR data from HUD (2027).

About FMR: Fair Market Rent (FMR) is used to determine payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 8 contracts, and rent ceilings for HOME Investment Partnerships.