Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,731 | $1,558–$1,904 |
| 1 BR | $2,100 | $1,890–$2,310 |
| 2 BR | $2,511 | $2,260–$2,762 |
| 3 BR | $3,036 | $2,732–$3,340 |
| 4 BR | $3,598 | $3,238–$3,958 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Voucher range = 90–110% of FMR (your PHA sets the exact standard).
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Section 8 rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMR)
This area uses ZIP-level Small Area FMRs, so the voucher amount varies by neighborhood. Pick a ZIP:
- 06404
- 06440
- 06470
- 06482
- 06491
- 06601
- 06602
- 06604
- 06605
- 06606
- 06607
- 06608
- 06610
- 06612
- 06615
- 06755
- 06784
- 06801
- 06804
- 06807
- 06810
- 06811
- 06812
- 06813
- 06820
- 06824
- 06825
- 06829
- 06830
- 06831
- 06836
- 06838
- 06840
- 06850
- 06851
- 06852
- 06853
- 06854
- 06855
- 06856
- 06870
- 06877
- 06878
- 06880
- 06881
- 06883
- 06890
- 06896
- 06897
- 06901
- 06902
- 06903
- 06904
- 06905
- 06906
- 06907
- 06911
- 06912
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region with a Housing Choice Voucher, the housing authority caps assistance at its payment standard — usually 90–110% of the Fair Market Rent above. A 2-bedroom payment standard here is roughly $2,260–$2,762/month. The tenant generally pays about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the voucher covers the rest up to the standard. The unit must also pass a housing-quality inspection and a rent-reasonableness check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fair Market Rent in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA) is $1,731 for a studio, $2,100 for 1 bedroom, $2,511 for 2 bedrooms, $3,036 for 3 bedrooms, and $3,598 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region that range is about $2,260–$2,762 per month. Your local PHA sets the exact figure, and your share is generally about 30% of your adjusted monthly income.
- Is Fair Market Rent the same as the voucher amount?
- No. FMR is HUD's rent estimate for the area; the voucher payment standard is set by your local Public Housing Authority within 90–110% of FMR, and the rent must also pass a "rent reasonableness" review and a housing-quality inspection.