FY2027 Small Area FMR · Northfield, VT
ZIP 05663 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 05663 (Northfield, VT) is $1,730 a month, up 29.1% from FY2026. That is 9% above the Orange County, VT area-wide FMR of $1,581.
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 05663 sits in the Orange County, VT area
Of the 36 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 05663 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Orange 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 $1,581 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,730 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 05663 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Washington 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 | $1,200 | $1,080 – $1,320 | $1,101 | $1,010 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $1,378 | $1,020 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,557 – $1,903 | $1,581 | $1,340 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,160 | $1,944 – $2,376 | $2,018 | $1,650 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,043 – $2,497 | $2,140 | $1,780 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,730 needs about $69,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $105,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $84,400. ZIP code 05663 lies mainly in Washington County and Orange County. See the Orange 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 05663?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 05663 are $1,200 (studio), $1,320 (1 BR), $1,730 (2 BR), $2,160 (3 BR) and $2,270 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 05663?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 05663 that range is $1,557 to $1,903 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 05663?
The FY2026 income limits of the Orange County, VT area apply: median family income $105,500, low-income (80%) limit $84,400 for a family of four.