Section 8 — Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT FMR

Section 8 rents
in northwest hills planning region.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 42 ZIP codes in the Northwest Hills Planning Region area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $1,780/mo and the median 3-bedroom $2,290/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $1,700 to $4,560/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of Connecticut Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all Northwest Hills Planning Region ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$1,230
1 BR$1,445
2 BR$1,780
3 BR$2,290
4 BR$2,610

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,700 to $4,560/mo across Northwest Hills Planning Region'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 Northwest Hills Planning Region area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 42 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
06010$1,880$2,320
06013$1,780$2,290
06018$1,650$2,130
06021$1,860$2,400
06024$1,790$2,310
06027$1,820$2,340
06031$2,120$2,730
06039$1,710$2,200
06057$1,580$2,000
06058$1,510$1,950
06061$1,580$2,000
06063$1,760$2,270
06065$1,770$2,290
06068$1,780$2,280
06069$2,420$3,120
06079$1,630$2,100
06085$1,770$2,120
06090$2,060$2,530
06091$2,100$2,650
06098$1,530$1,970
06750$1,360$1,700
06751$1,500$1,880
06752$3,770$4,560
06753$1,600$2,060
06754$2,180$2,810
06756$2,420$3,120
06757$2,030$2,590
06758$1,490$1,920
06759$1,850$2,380
06763$1,490$1,920
06776$2,660$3,220
06777$2,420$3,120
06778$1,490$1,860
06783$2,370$3,050
06785$1,600$2,060
06787$1,490$1,840
06790$1,530$1,970
06791$2,080$2,680
06792$1,600$2,060
06793$2,330$3,000
06794$2,300$2,960
06796$2,190$2,820

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 northwest hills planning region'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 $2,290/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $1,908/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $1,431/mo — which supports roughly a $215,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $287,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$2,290/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$1,908/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$1,431/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$215,000
implied price (75% LTV)$287,000

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

Northwest Hills Planning Region Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a Northwest Hills Planning Region voucher deal.
Northwest Hills Planning Region FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in Northwest Hills Planning Region?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Northwest Hills Planning Region area is $2,290/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $1,700 to $4,560/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
Northwest Hills Planning Region FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in Northwest Hills Planning Region?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including Northwest Hills Planning Region. 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 $1,700 to $4,560/mo across the 42 ZIPs in this area.
Northwest Hills Planning Region FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in Northwest Hills Planning Region?
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 northwest hills planning region listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in Northwest Hills Planning Region — 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.