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Section 8 rent — Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,286 | $1,157 – $1,415 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,477 | $1,329 – $1,625 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,865 | $1,679 – $2,052 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,236 | $2,012 – $2,460 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,537 | $2,283 – $2,791 |
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,865/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,679 – $2,052
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is $1,865. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,679 to $2,052 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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