Albany, NY Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Albany ranges from $1,540 (ZIP 12202) to $2,570 (ZIP 12222), with a median of $1,740 across 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12201 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12202 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12203 | $1,370 | $1,570 | $1,890 | $2,250 | $2,480 |
| 12204 | $1,270 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| 12205 | $1,370 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,500 |
| 12206 | $1,230 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,230 |
| 12207 | $1,420 | $1,640 | $1,970 | $2,350 | $2,590 |
| 12208 | $1,250 | $1,440 | $1,730 | $2,060 | $2,270 |
| 12209 | $1,140 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,060 |
| 12210 | $1,120 | $1,290 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,040 |
| 12211 | $1,680 | $1,930 | $2,320 | $2,760 | $3,050 |
| 12212 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12220 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12222 | $1,860 | $2,140 | $2,570 | $3,060 | $3,380 |
| 12223 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12226 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12227 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12236 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12237 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12247 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12260 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 12288 | $1,260 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
Income limits: Albany County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom