FY2027 Small Area FMR · White River Junction, VT
ZIP 05001 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 05001 (White River Junction, VT) is $1,660 a month, up 13.7% from FY2026. That is 7% above the Windsor County, VT area-wide FMR of $1,558.
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 05001 sits in the Windsor County, VT area
Of the 44 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 05001 has the 20th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Windsor County, VT 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 $1,558 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 | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,322 | $1,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,329 | $1,250 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,494 – $1,826 | $1,558 | $1,460 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,170 | $1,953 – $2,387 | $2,038 | $1,910 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,043 – $2,497 | $2,128 | $1,980 |
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 $109,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $87,500. ZIP code 05001 lies mainly in Windsor County. See the Windsor County, VT 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 05001?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 05001 are $1,410 (studio), $1,420 (1 BR), $1,660 (2 BR), $2,170 (3 BR) and $2,270 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 05001?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 05001 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 05001?
The FY2026 income limits of the Windsor County, VT area apply: median family income $109,400, low-income (80%) limit $87,500 for a family of four.