FY2027 Small Area FMR · East Charleston, VT
ZIP 05833 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 05833 (East Charleston, VT) is $1,070 a month, up 8.1% from FY2026. That is 21% below 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 05833 sits in the Orleans County, VT area
Of the 31 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 05833 has the 30th 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 $1,070 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $765 – $935 | $1,067 | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $1,111 | $890 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,363 | $990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,754 | $1,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,611 – $1,969 | $1,909 | $1,590 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,070 needs about $42,800 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 05833 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 05833?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 05833 are $850 (studio), $960 (1 BR), $1,070 (2 BR), $1,450 (3 BR) and $1,790 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 05833?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 05833 that range is $963 to $1,177 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 05833?
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.