FY2027 Small Area FMR · Craftsbury Common, VT
ZIP 05827 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 05827 (Craftsbury Common, VT) is $1,370 a month, down 9.9% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Orleans County, VT area-wide FMR of $1,363.
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 05827 sits in the Orleans County, VT area
Of the 31 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 05827 has the 15th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Orleans 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 $1,363 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,370 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $1,067 | $1,210 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $1,111 | $1,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,363 | $1,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,602 – $1,958 | $1,754 | $1,970 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,070 – $2,530 | $1,909 | $2,550 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,370 needs about $54,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $95,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $83,750. ZIP code 05827 lies mainly in Orleans County. See the Orleans 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 05827?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 05827 are $1,090 (studio), $1,160 (1 BR), $1,370 (2 BR), $1,780 (3 BR) and $2,300 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 05827?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 05827 that range is $1,233 to $1,507 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 05827?
The FY2026 income limits of the Orleans County, VT area apply: median family income $95,400, low-income (80%) limit $83,750 for a family of four.