FY2027 Small Area FMR · Norwalk, CT
ZIP 06853 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 06853 (Norwalk, CT) is $2,710 a month, down 10.0% from FY2026. That is 13% above the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area-wide FMR of $2,399.
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 06853 sits in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Of the 67 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 06853 has the 20th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, 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 $2,399 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,710 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,840 | $1,656 – $2,024 | $1,671 | $2,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,250 | $2,025 – $2,475 | $2,071 | $2,500 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,710 | $2,439 – $2,981 | $2,399 | $3,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,310 | $2,979 – $3,641 | $2,878 | $3,670 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,610 | $3,249 – $3,971 | $3,573 | $4,010 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,710 needs about $108,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $156,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $112,500. ZIP code 06853 lies mainly in Western Connecticut Planning Region. See the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT 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 06853?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 06853 are $1,840 (studio), $2,250 (1 BR), $2,710 (2 BR), $3,310 (3 BR) and $3,610 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 06853?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 06853 that range is $2,439 to $2,981 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 06853?
The FY2026 income limits of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area apply: median family income $156,800, low-income (80%) limit $112,500 for a family of four.