FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lenox, MA
ZIP 01240 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 01240 (Lenox, MA) is $1,650 a month, up 1.2% from FY2026. That is 3% below 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 01240 sits in the Pittsfield, MA area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 01240 has the 17th 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 $1,650 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 01240 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 | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,315 | $1,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,324 | $1,270 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,485 – $1,815 | $1,704 | $1,630 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,170 | $1,953 – $2,387 | $2,231 | $2,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,760 | $2,484 – $3,036 | $2,848 | $2,600 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,650 needs about $66,000 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 01240 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 01240?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 01240 are $1,270 (studio), $1,280 (1 BR), $1,650 (2 BR), $2,170 (3 BR) and $2,760 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 01240?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 01240 that range is $1,485 to $1,815 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 01240?
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.