Waltham, MA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Waltham ranges from $3,050 (ZIP 02454) to $3,640 (ZIP 02451), with a median of $3,175 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02451 | $2,950 | $3,050 | $3,640 | $4,340 | $4,780 |
| 02452 | $2,590 | $2,670 | $3,190 | $3,800 | $4,190 |
| 02453 | $2,560 | $2,640 | $3,160 | $3,770 | $4,150 |
| 02454 | $2,470 | $2,550 | $3,050 | $3,630 | $4,010 |
Income limits: Middlesex County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom