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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Washington County, VT (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Washington 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 | $1,242 | $1,118 – $1,366 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,363 | $1,227 – $1,499 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,783 | $1,605 – $1,961 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,230 | $2,007 – $2,453 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,343 | $2,109 – $2,577 |
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 $1,783 — 15% above 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: Barre city (Washington County), Barre town (Washington County), Berlin town (Washington County), Cabot town (Washington County), Calais town (Washington County), Duxbury town (Washington County), East Montpelier town (Washington County), Fayston town (Washington County), Marshfield town (Washington County), Middlesex town (Washington County), Montpelier city (Washington County), Moretown town (Washington County), Northfield town (Washington County), Plainfield town (Washington County), Roxbury town (Washington County), Waitsfield town (Washington County), Warren town (Washington County), Waterbury town (Washington County), Woodbury town (Washington County), Worcester town (Washington 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 Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County | $1,293 | $1,636 | $1,954 |
| Windham County | $1,304 | $1,605 | $1,912 |
| Orange County | $1,378 | $1,581 | $2,018 |
| Windsor County | $1,329 | $1,558 | $2,038 |
| Rutland County | $1,178 | $1,541 | $1,836 |
| Lamoille County | $1,237 | $1,535 | $2,126 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Washington County.