Section 8 — New Haven, CT FMR

Section 8 rents
in new haven.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 42 ZIP codes in the New Haven area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $1,950/mo and the median 3-bedroom $2,410/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $2,200 to $3,360/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of Connecticut Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all New Haven ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$1,360
1 BR$1,580
2 BR$1,950
3 BR$2,410
4 BR$2,840

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $2,200 to $3,360/mo across New Haven's 42 ZIP codes — Small Area FMRs vary widely within a single metro.

Every ZIP

FMR by ZIP code.

2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent for every ZIP in the New Haven area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 42 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
06037$1,910$2,290
06405$2,020$2,500
06422$2,370$2,840
06437$2,250$2,780
06443$2,720$3,360
06450$1,780$2,200
06460$2,350$2,900
06461$2,700$3,340
06471$2,230$2,760
06472$1,960$2,420
06473$2,030$2,510
06501$1,950$2,410
06502$1,950$2,410
06503$1,950$2,410
06504$1,950$2,410
06505$1,950$2,410
06506$1,950$2,410
06507$1,950$2,410
06508$1,950$2,410
06509$1,950$2,410
06510$2,600$3,210
06511$2,040$2,520
06512$1,900$2,350
06513$1,790$2,210
06514$2,160$2,670
06515$2,080$2,570
06516$1,930$2,380
06517$1,860$2,300
06519$1,880$2,320
06520$1,950$2,410
06521$1,950$2,410
06524$2,100$2,600
06525$2,410$2,980
06530$1,950$2,410
06531$1,950$2,410
06532$1,950$2,410
06533$1,950$2,410
06534$1,950$2,410
06535$1,950$2,410
06536$1,950$2,410
06537$1,950$2,410
06538$1,950$2,410

SAFMR = ZIP-level variation. HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP in this metro, so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher ceilings.

The underwriting

The DSCR math at new haven's median rent.

A worked example — assumptions stated, not hidden. Run your exact numbers in the calculator.

At the median 3-bedroom Section 8 rent of $2,410/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $2,008/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $1,506/mo — which supports roughly a $226,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $301,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$2,410/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$2,008/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$1,506/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$226,000
implied price (75% LTV)$301,000

Assumptions: 1.20 DSCR floor, ~25% of PITIA for taxes + insurance, 7.0% 30-year fixed, 75% LTV. Your taxes, insurance, rate, and LTV will differ — run your exact numbers in the DSCR calculator.

FAQ

New Haven Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a New Haven voucher deal.
New Haven FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in New Haven?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the New Haven area is $2,410/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $2,200 to $3,360/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
New Haven FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in New Haven?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including New Haven. Instead of one metro-wide number, each ZIP gets its own rent ceiling based on local market rents — so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher amounts. The 3-bedroom range here spans $2,200 to $3,360/mo across the 42 ZIPs in this area.
New Haven FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in New Haven?
Not exactly. The FMR is the starting point — the local public housing authority sets its voucher payment standard at 90–110% of the ZIP's FMR, and every unit still has to pass a rent reasonableness test against comparable local rentals before the lease is approved. Treat the ZIP FMR as the ceiling, not a guaranteed payment.
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FMR on every new haven listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in New Haven — and all 50 states — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and DSCR before you make an offer. Back to Connecticut Section 8 rents or the all-states hub.

Data source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents (Small Area FMRs where published), snapshot 2026-07-24. Payment standards vary by public housing authority (typically 90–110% of FMR). Figures are for research and do not guarantee approved rent on any specific unit.

Not investment advice. Verleon AI provides analytical tooling for real-estate professionals. Underwriting outputs (DSCR, cap rate, Section 8 FMR estimates, scores) are modeled from public and licensed data and are not a substitute for independent due diligence, legal counsel, lender pre-approval, or licensed appraisal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.