Lowell, MA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Lowell ranges from $2,240 (ZIP 01850) to $2,980 (ZIP 01853), with a median of $2,290 across 5 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01850 | $1,560 | $1,720 | $2,240 | $2,710 | $2,940 |
| 01851 | $1,700 | $1,870 | $2,440 | $2,950 | $3,210 |
| 01852 | $1,590 | $1,750 | $2,280 | $2,750 | $3,000 |
| 01853 | $2,080 | $2,290 | $2,980 | $3,600 | $3,920 |
| 01854 | $1,590 | $1,760 | $2,290 | $2,770 | $3,010 |
Income limits: Middlesex County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom