2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 06518

Hamden, CT • South Central Regional • Source: SAFMR

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 06518?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 06518 (Hamden, CT), effective October 1, 2026, are $2,170 for a studio, $2,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,820 for 2 bedrooms, $3,510 for 3 bedrooms and $3,960 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $2,538–$3,102 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 06518, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size	HUD figure (monthly)
Studio	$2,170
1 Bedroom	$2,350
2 Bedroom	$2,820
3 Bedroom	$3,510
4 Bedroom	$3,960

Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

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