2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 02471

Watertown, MA • Middlesex County • Source: FMR

MA / Watertown

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 02471?

HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for 02471 (Watertown, MA), effective October 1, 2026, are $2,440 for a studio, $2,518 for 1 bedroom, $3,008 for 2 bedrooms, $3,584 for 3 bedrooms and $3,953 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 $2,707–$3,309 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 FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 02471, 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 $2,440
1 Bedroom $2,518
2 Bedroom $3,008
3 Bedroom $3,584
4 Bedroom $3,953
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 Middlesex County income limits for Section 8.

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