FY2027 Small Area FMR · East Dorset, VT
ZIP 05253 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 05253 (East Dorset, VT) is $1,350 a month, up 18.4% from FY2026. That is 10% below the Bennington County, VT area-wide FMR of $1,503.
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 05253 sits in the Bennington County, VT area
Of the 24 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 05253 has the 24th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Bennington 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 $1,503 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,350 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 05253 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Rutland County, VT (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 | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,188 | $900 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,343 | $970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,503 | $1,140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,683 – $2,057 | $2,081 | $1,540 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,034 – $2,486 | $2,512 | $1,790 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,350 needs about $54,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $106,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $85,350. ZIP code 05253 lies mainly in Bennington County and Rutland County. See the Bennington 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 05253?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 05253 are $1,070 (studio), $1,210 (1 BR), $1,350 (2 BR), $1,870 (3 BR) and $2,260 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 05253?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 05253 that range is $1,215 to $1,485 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 05253?
The FY2026 income limits of the Bennington County, VT area apply: median family income $106,700, low-income (80%) limit $85,350 for a family of four.