FY2027 Small Area FMR · Florence, MA
ZIP 01062 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 01062 (Florence, MA) is $1,950 a month, down 3.5% from FY2026. That is 4% below the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA area-wide FMR of $2,034.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 01062 sits in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA area
Of the 36 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 01062 has the 18th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Amherst Town-Northampton, 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 $2,034 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,950 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,416 | $1,390 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,593 | $1,590 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,950 | $1,755 – $2,145 | $2,034 | $2,020 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,295 – $2,805 | $2,663 | $2,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,650 | $2,385 – $2,915 | $2,768 | $2,720 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,950 needs about $78,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $124,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $105,200. ZIP code 01062 lies mainly in Hampshire County. See the Amherst Town-Northampton, 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 01062?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 01062 are $1,360 (studio), $1,530 (1 BR), $1,950 (2 BR), $2,550 (3 BR) and $2,650 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 01062?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 01062 that range is $1,755 to $2,145 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 01062?
The FY2026 income limits of the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA area apply: median family income $124,400, low-income (80%) limit $105,200 for a family of four.