2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 02144

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 02144?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 02144 (Somerville, MA), effective October 1, 2026, are $3,040 for a studio, $3,140 for 1 bedroom, $3,750 for 2 bedrooms, $4,470 for 3 bedrooms and $4,930 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 $3,375–$4,125 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.

Boston Housing Authority's published payment standards for 02144, effective January 1, 2026: $3,066 for a studio, $3,213 for 1 bedroom, $3,822 for 2 bedrooms, $4,578 for 3 bedrooms and $5,061 for 4 bedrooms. These are Boston Housing Authority's own figures, from its schedule, and apply to vouchers it administers; other housing authorities set their own. BHA Payment Standard Chart for All Bedroom Sizes, effective January 1, 2026 (PDF) · All Boston Housing Authority ZIPs · Boston Housing Authority utility allowances

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