FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rochester, MA
ZIP 02770 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 02770 (Rochester, MA) is $2,080 a month, up 5.1% from FY2026. That is 14% below the Brockton, MA area-wide FMR of $2,409.
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 02770 sits in the Brockton, MA area
Of the 30 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 02770 has the 30th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Brockton, 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 $2,409 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,080 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 02770 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under New Bedford, 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 | $1,470 | $1,323 – $1,617 | $1,678 | $1,450 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,590 | $1,431 – $1,749 | $1,842 | $1,510 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,080 | $1,872 – $2,288 | $2,409 | $1,980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,610 | $2,349 – $2,871 | $3,015 | $2,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,760 | $2,484 – $3,036 | $3,166 | $2,660 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,080 needs about $83,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $127,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $107,750. ZIP code 02770 lies mainly in Plymouth County. See the Brockton, MA metro 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 02770?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 02770 are $1,470 (studio), $1,590 (1 BR), $2,080 (2 BR), $2,610 (3 BR) and $2,760 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 02770?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 02770 that range is $1,872 to $2,288 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 02770?
The FY2026 income limits of the Brockton, MA area apply: median family income $127,800, low-income (80%) limit $107,750 for a family of four.