Elmira, NY Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Elmira ranges from $1,160 (ZIP 14901) to $1,410 (ZIP 14905), with a median of $1,340 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14901 | $870 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,450 | $1,550 |
| 14902 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
| 14903 | $950 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,660 |
| 14904 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,780 |
| 14905 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,720 | $1,880 |
Income limits: Chemung County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom