FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Southern Middlesex County, CT HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:
Studio
$1,286
1BR
$1,294
2BR
$1,680
3BR
$2,192
4BR
$2,821
Hours/week at min wage
80 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.35/hr (CT)
YoY change (2BR)
-1.9%
$33 vs FY2024 · 5-yr +15.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,512–$1,848
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Southern Middlesex County, CT HUD Metro FMR Area
Non-Metropolitan area · CT · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2025 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,286 | $15,432 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,294 | $15,528 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,680 | $20,160 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,192 | $26,304 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,821 | $33,852 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2019 $1,427 → FY2025 $1,680
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,286 | $1,294 | $1,680 | $2,192 | $2,821 |
| FY2024 | $1,190 | $1,328 | $1,713 | $2,322 | $2,907 |
| FY2023 | $1,061 | $1,221 | $1,587 | $2,255 | $2,703 |
| FY2022 | $957 | $1,101 | $1,441 | $2,047 | $2,466 |
| FY2021 | $1,004 | $1,155 | $1,522 | $2,178 | $2,635 |
| FY2020 | $944 | $1,100 | $1,449 | $2,090 | $2,544 |
| FY2019 | $917 | $1,079 | $1,427 | $2,063 | $2,506 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2024 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $148,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $30,550 | $34,900 | $39,250 | $43,600 | $47,100 | $50,600 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $50,900 | $58,150 | $65,450 | $72,700 | $78,500 | $84,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$20,160/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$67,200/yr
$5,600/mo gross income
FY2024 LIHTC Maximum Rents
Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →
| AMI Band | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI Maximum | $1,302 | $1,489 | $1,675 | $2,010 | $2,159 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,563 | $1,786 | $2,010 | $2,412 | $2,590 |
FY2024 HOME Program Rent Limits
Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $1,190 | $1,328 | $1,713 | $2,322 | $2,419 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,272 | $1,453 | $1,636 | $1,817 | $1,962 |
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Related Pages
- FMR History — Southern Middlesex County, CT HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Southern Middlesex County, CT HUD Metro FMR Area
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — Southern Middlesex County, CT HUD Metro FMR Area
- HOME Program Rents — Southern Middlesex County, CT HUD Metro FMR Area
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