Troy, NY Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Troy ranges from $1,540 (ZIP 12182) to $1,710 (ZIP 12180), with a median of $1,605 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12180 | $1,240 | $1,420 | $1,710 | $2,040 | $2,250 |
| 12181 | $1,210 | $1,390 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,190 |
| 12182 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
| 12183 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,030 |
Income limits: Albany County · Rensselaer County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom