2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 01601

Worcester, MA • Worcester County • Source: FMR

MA / Worcester

Housing authority: Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) — see how its payment standards relate to these figures.

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 01601?

HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for 01601 (Worcester, MA), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,577 for a studio, $1,587 for 1 bedroom, $2,043 for 2 bedrooms, $2,560 for 3 bedrooms and $2,915 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 $1,839–$2,247 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 01601, 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 $1,577
1 Bedroom $1,587
2 Bedroom $2,043
3 Bedroom $2,560
4 Bedroom $2,915
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 Worcester County income limits for Section 8.

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