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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,012 | $911 – $1,113 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,111 | $1,000 – $1,222 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,453 | $1,308 – $1,598 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,995 | $1,796 – $2,195 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,376 | $2,138 – $2,614 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,453 — 21% above the New York median of $1,205 across all 39 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Watertown-Fort Drum, NY FMR area is a metro area covering: Jefferson County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
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Comparable New York markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $1,203 | $1,423 | $1,732 |
| Rochester | $1,131 | $1,416 | $1,706 |
| Syracuse | $1,196 | $1,493 | $1,808 |
| Columbia County | $1,300 | $1,503 | $1,837 |
| Greene County | $1,095 | $1,354 | $1,768 |
| Elmira | $1,030 | $1,348 | $1,643 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Watertown-Fort Drum.