What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in New Haven, CT MSA?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in New Haven, CT MSA is $1,969 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,372, 1-bedroom is $1,591, 3-bedroom is $2,433, and 4-bedroom is $2,872.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in New Haven, CT MSA?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $78,760 per year ($6,563 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,969 in New Haven, CT MSA.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — New Haven, CT MSA

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,372

1BR

$1,591

2BR

$1,969

3BR

$2,433

4BR

$2,872

Hours/week at min wage

93 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.35/hr (CT)

Voucher payment standard

$1,772–$2,166

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

New Haven, CT MSA

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,372	$16,464
1-Bedroom	$1,591	$19,092
2-Bedroom	$1,969	$23,628
3-Bedroom	$2,433	$29,196
4-Bedroom	$2,872	$34,464

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $123,200

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$26,150	$29,900	$33,650	$37,350	$40,350	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$43,600	$49,800	$56,050	$62,250	$67,250	$72,250
80% AMI (Low)	$69,750	$79,700	$89,650	$99,600	$107,600	$115,550

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$23,628/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

19.2% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$78,760/yr

$6,563/mo gross income

FY2026 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	$1,078	$1,232	$1,386	$1,663	$1,786
60% AMI Maximum	$1,293	$1,478	$1,663	$1,995	$2,143

FY2026 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	$1,372	$1,591	$1,969	$2,002	$2,002
Low HOME Rent	$1,090	$1,245	$1,401	$1,556	$1,681

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