FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rockville, RI
ZIP 02873 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 02873 (Rockville, RI) is $1,660 a month, down 9.8% from FY2026. That is 9% below the Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI area-wide FMR of $1,832.
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 02873 sits in the Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 02873 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI 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 $1,832 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,660 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,391 | $1,450 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $1,400 | $1,460 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,494 – $1,826 | $1,832 | $1,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,090 | $1,881 – $2,299 | $2,325 | $2,290 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,151 – $2,629 | $2,758 | $2,490 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,660 needs about $66,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $129,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $103,200. ZIP code 02873 lies mainly in Washington County. See the Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI 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 02873?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 02873 are $1,310 (studio), $1,320 (1 BR), $1,660 (2 BR), $2,090 (3 BR) and $2,390 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 02873?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 02873 that range is $1,494 to $1,826 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 02873?
The FY2026 income limits of the Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI area apply: median family income $129,000, low-income (80%) limit $103,200 for a family of four.