Watertown, MA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Watertown ranges from $3,008 (ZIP 02471) to $3,350 (ZIP 02472), with a median of $3,179 across 2 ZIP codes. Some ZIPs use HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (set per ZIP) and others the metro Fair Market Rent.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02471 | $2,440 | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | $3,953 |
| 02472 | $2,720 | $2,800 | $3,350 | $3,990 | $4,400 |
Income limits: Middlesex County
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