FY2027 Small Area FMR · Seymour, CT
ZIP 06483 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 06483 (Seymour, CT) is $1,770 a month. That is 1% above the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area-wide FMR of $1,745.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
Where 06483 sits in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Of the 51 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 06483 has the 26th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Waterbury-Shelton, CT 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 $1,745 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,770 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,249 | — |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,336 | — |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,593 – $1,947 | $1,745 | — |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,998 – $2,442 | $2,184 | — |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,376 – $2,904 | $2,599 | — |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,770 needs about $70,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $114,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $99,600. ZIP code 06483 lies mainly in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. See the Waterbury-Shelton, CT 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 06483?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 06483 are $1,270 (studio), $1,360 (1 BR), $1,770 (2 BR), $2,220 (3 BR) and $2,640 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 06483?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 06483 that range is $1,593 to $1,947 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 06483?
The FY2026 income limits of the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area apply: median family income $114,000, low-income (80%) limit $99,600 for a family of four.