Section 8 · MA

Section 8 rent — Massachusetts

Fair Market Rents in Massachusetts for FY2026, by county and bedroom count. Each county's local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Massachusetts counties

FY2026 Section 8 rent by county, per bedroom count. Select a county for the full breakdown and payment-standard range.

Frequently asked questions

What does Section 8 pay per bedroom in Massachusetts?

Section 8 is anchored to HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent. Select a county below for the 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom figures, then expect the PHA's payment standard between 90% and 110% of each one.

Is the payment standard higher or lower than FMR in Massachusetts?

It depends on your county's public housing authority. PHAs set payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the county FMR, so the actual voucher amount can be up to 10% above or below the published figure.

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