FY2027 Small Area FMR · Winooski, VT
ZIP 05404 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 05404 (Winooski, VT) is $2,320 a month, down 0.4% from FY2026. That is 7% above the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area-wide FMR of $2,165.
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 05404 sits in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area
Of the 51 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 05404 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Burlington-South Burlington, 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 $2,165 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,320 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,660 | $1,494 – $1,826 | $1,550 | $1,630 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,840 | $1,656 – $2,024 | $1,719 | $1,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,088 – $2,552 | $2,165 | $2,330 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,930 | $2,637 – $3,223 | $2,733 | $2,990 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,050 | $2,745 – $3,355 | $2,845 | $3,080 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,320 needs about $92,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $123,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $99,750. ZIP code 05404 lies mainly in Chittenden County. See the Burlington-South Burlington, VT 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 05404?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 05404 are $1,660 (studio), $1,840 (1 BR), $2,320 (2 BR), $2,930 (3 BR) and $3,050 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 05404?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 05404 that range is $2,088 to $2,552 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 05404?
The FY2026 income limits of the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area apply: median family income $123,400, low-income (80%) limit $99,750 for a family of four.