FY2027 Small Area FMR · Brimfield, MA
ZIP 01010 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 01010 (Brimfield, MA) is $1,570 a month, up 16.3% from FY2026. That is 13% below the Springfield, MA area-wide FMR of $1,800.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 01010 sits in the Springfield, MA area
Of the 56 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 01010 has the 52nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Springfield, MA is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,800 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,570 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 01010 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Western Worcester County, MA (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $990 – $1,210 | $1,264 | $950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,421 | $1,090 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,413 – $1,727 | $1,800 | $1,350 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $2,241 | $1,850 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,088 – $2,552 | $2,370 | $2,210 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,570 needs about $62,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $105,200. ZIP code 01010 lies mainly in Hampden County and Worcester County. See the Springfield, MA county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 01010?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 01010 are $1,100 (studio), $1,250 (1 BR), $1,570 (2 BR), $1,920 (3 BR) and $2,320 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 01010?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 01010 that range is $1,413 to $1,727 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 01010?
The FY2026 income limits of the Springfield, MA area apply: median family income $96,700, low-income (80%) limit $105,200 for a family of four.