2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 01516

Douglas, MA • Worcester County • Source: SAFMR

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 01516?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 01516 (Douglas, MA), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,640 for a studio, $1,650 for 1 bedroom, $2,120 for 2 bedrooms, $2,660 for 3 bedrooms and $3,030 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 $1,908–$2,332 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 01516, 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	$1,640
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedroom	$2,120
3 Bedroom	$2,660
4 Bedroom	$3,030

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

Do you qualify? See the Worcester County income limits for Section 8.

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