2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 05838

East Saint Johnsbury, VT • Caledonia County • Source: FMR

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 05838?

HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for 05838 (East Saint Johnsbury, VT), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,154 for a studio, $1,161 for 1 bedroom, $1,327 for 2 bedrooms, $1,837 for 3 bedrooms and $2,218 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 $1,194–$1,460 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 05838, 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	$1,154
1 Bedroom	$1,161
2 Bedroom	$1,327
3 Bedroom	$1,837
4 Bedroom	$2,218

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 Caledonia County income limits for Section 8.

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