Poughkeepsie, NY Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Poughkeepsie ranges from $1,950 (ZIP 12601) to $2,210 (ZIP 12603), with a median of $2,145 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12601 | $1,360 | $1,520 | $1,950 | $2,460 | $2,580 |
| 12602 | $1,450 | $1,620 | $2,080 | $2,620 | $2,760 |
| 12603 | $1,540 | $1,720 | $2,210 | $2,790 | $2,930 |
| 12604 | $1,540 | $1,720 | $2,210 | $2,790 | $2,930 |
Income limits: Dutchess County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom