FY2027 Small Area FMR · Providence, RI
ZIP 02903 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 02903 (Providence, RI) is $2,630 a month, up 8.2% from FY2026. That is 40% above the Providence-Fall River, RI-MA area-wide FMR of $1,879.
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 02903 sits in the Providence-Fall River, RI-MA area
Of the 102 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 02903 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Providence-Fall River, RI-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 $1,879 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,630 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,990 | $1,791 – $2,189 | $1,423 | $1,850 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,110 | $1,899 – $2,321 | $1,509 | $1,970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,630 | $2,367 – $2,893 | $1,879 | $2,430 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,220 | $2,898 – $3,542 | $2,302 | $2,930 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,660 | $3,294 – $4,026 | $2,615 | $3,490 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,630 needs about $105,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $112,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $89,700. ZIP code 02903 lies mainly in Providence County. See the Providence-Fall River, RI-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 02903?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 02903 are $1,990 (studio), $2,110 (1 BR), $2,630 (2 BR), $3,220 (3 BR) and $3,660 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 02903?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 02903 that range is $2,367 to $2,893 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 02903?
The FY2026 income limits of the Providence-Fall River, RI-MA area apply: median family income $112,100, low-income (80%) limit $89,700 for a family of four.