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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Orleans County, VT (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Orleans County, VT, 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 | $1,067 | $960 – $1,174 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,111 | $1,000 – $1,222 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,363 | $1,227 – $1,499 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,754 | $1,579 – $1,929 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,909 | $1,718 – $2,100 |
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 $1,363 — 12% below the Vermont median of $1,550 across all 12 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
This is a county-level (non-metro) FMR area covering: Albany town (Orleans County), Barton town (Orleans County), Brownington town (Orleans County), Charleston town (Orleans County), Coventry town (Orleans County), Craftsbury town (Orleans County), Derby town (Orleans County), Glover town (Orleans County), Greensboro town (Orleans County), Holland town (Orleans County), Irasburg town (Orleans County), Jay town (Orleans County), Lowell town (Orleans County), Morgan town (Orleans County), Newport city (Orleans County), Newport town (Orleans County), Troy town (Orleans County), Westfield town (Orleans County), Westmore town (Orleans County). One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here.
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.
Run the numbers for a deal in Orleans County: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable Vermont markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia County | $1,161 | $1,327 | $1,837 |
| Bennington County | $1,343 | $1,503 | $2,081 |
| Lamoille County | $1,237 | $1,535 | $2,126 |
| Rutland County | $1,178 | $1,541 | $1,836 |
| Windsor County | $1,329 | $1,558 | $2,038 |
| Essex County | $1,072 | $1,167 | $1,616 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Orleans County.