FY2027 Small Area FMR · Pittsfield, MA
ZIP 01201 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 01201 (Pittsfield, MA) is $1,750 a month, up 4.2% from FY2026. That is 3% above the Pittsfield, MA area-wide FMR of $1,704.
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 01201 sits in the Pittsfield, MA area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 01201 has the 11th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Pittsfield, 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 $1,704 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,750 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 01201 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Berkshire County, MA (part) (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 | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,315 | $1,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,324 | $1,310 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,575 – $1,925 | $1,704 | $1,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,079 – $2,541 | $2,231 | $2,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,930 | $2,637 – $3,223 | $2,848 | $2,690 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,750 needs about $70,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $109,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $105,350. ZIP code 01201 lies mainly in Berkshire County. See the Pittsfield, 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 01201?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 01201 are $1,350 (studio), $1,360 (1 BR), $1,750 (2 BR), $2,310 (3 BR) and $2,930 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 01201?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 01201 that range is $1,575 to $1,925 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 01201?
The FY2026 income limits of the Pittsfield, MA area apply: median family income $109,400, low-income (80%) limit $105,350 for a family of four.