FY2027 Small Area FMR · Schenectady, NY
ZIP 12303 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 12303 (Schenectady, NY) is $1,540 a month, up 0.7% from FY2026. That is 10% below the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area-wide FMR of $1,711.
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 12303 sits in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Of the 153 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 12303 has the 86th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 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 $1,711 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,540 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $1,238 | $1,090 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,425 | $1,270 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,711 | $1,530 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,656 – $2,024 | $2,039 | $1,830 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,827 – $2,233 | $2,249 | $2,030 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,540 needs about $61,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $123,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $98,500. ZIP code 12303 lies mainly in Albany County and Schenectady County. See the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 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 12303?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 12303 are $1,110 (studio), $1,280 (1 BR), $1,540 (2 BR), $1,840 (3 BR) and $2,030 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 12303?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 12303 that range is $1,386 to $1,694 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 12303?
The FY2026 income limits of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area apply: median family income $123,100, low-income (80%) limit $98,500 for a family of four.