FY2027 Small Area FMR · Great Barrington, MA
ZIP 01230 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 01230 (Great Barrington, MA) is $1,880 a month, up 2.7% from FY2026. That is 7% above the Berkshire County, MA (part) area-wide FMR of $1,763.
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 01230 sits in the Berkshire County, MA (part) area
Of the 30 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 01230 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Berkshire County, MA (part) 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 $1,763 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,880 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,329 | $1,340 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,348 | $1,390 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,692 – $2,068 | $1,763 | $1,830 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,570 | $2,313 – $2,827 | $2,409 | $2,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,140 | $2,826 – $3,454 | $2,947 | $3,070 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,880 needs about $75,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $112,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $105,200. ZIP code 01230 lies mainly in Berkshire County. See the Berkshire County, MA (part) 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 01230?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 01230 are $1,420 (studio), $1,440 (1 BR), $1,880 (2 BR), $2,570 (3 BR) and $3,140 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 01230?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 01230 that range is $1,692 to $2,068 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 01230?
The FY2026 income limits of the Berkshire County, MA (part) area apply: median family income $112,900, low-income (80%) limit $105,200 for a family of four.