Worcester, MA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Worcester ranges from $1,870 (ZIP 01609) to $2,250 (ZIP 01602), with a median of $2,043 across 14 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). In Worcester see Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) payment standards.
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01601 | $1,577 | $1,587 | $2,043 | $2,560 | $2,915 |
| 01602 | $1,740 | $1,750 | $2,250 | $2,820 | $3,210 |
| 01603 | $1,520 | $1,530 | $1,970 | $2,470 | $2,810 |
| 01604 | $1,730 | $1,740 | $2,240 | $2,810 | $3,200 |
| 01605 | $1,650 | $1,660 | $2,140 | $2,680 | $3,050 |
| 01606 | $1,690 | $1,700 | $2,190 | $2,740 | $3,130 |
| 01607 | $1,610 | $1,620 | $2,080 | $2,610 | $2,970 |
| 01608 | $1,630 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,640 | $3,010 |
| 01609 | $1,440 | $1,450 | $1,870 | $2,340 | $2,670 |
| 01610 | $1,560 | $1,570 | $2,020 | $2,530 | $2,880 |
| 01613 | $1,530 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,480 | $2,830 |
| 01614 | $1,577 | $1,587 | $2,043 | $2,560 | $2,915 |
| 01653 | $1,530 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,480 | $2,830 |
| 01655 | $1,530 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,480 | $2,830 |
Income limits: Worcester County
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