FY2027 Small Area FMR · Stamford, VT
ZIP 05352 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 05352 (Stamford, VT) is $2,090 a month, up 34.0% from FY2026. That is 39% above 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 05352 sits in the Bennington County, VT area
Of the 24 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 05352 has the 1st 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 $2,090 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,485 – $1,815 | $1,188 | $1,230 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,870 | $1,683 – $2,057 | $1,343 | $1,370 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,090 | $1,881 – $2,299 | $1,503 | $1,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,890 | $2,601 – $3,179 | $2,081 | $2,170 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,490 | $3,141 – $3,839 | $2,512 | $2,600 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,090 needs about $83,600 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 05352 lies mainly in Bennington 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 05352?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 05352 are $1,650 (studio), $1,870 (1 BR), $2,090 (2 BR), $2,890 (3 BR) and $3,490 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 05352?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 05352 that range is $1,881 to $2,299 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 05352?
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.