FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Bridgeport, CT HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:
Studio
$1,349
1BR
$1,572
2BR
$1,967
3BR
$2,439
4BR
$2,838
Hours/week at min wage
93 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.35/hr (CT)
National rank
#53
of 639 U.S. metros (top 9% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
0%
$0 vs FY2024 · 5-yr +46.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,770–$2,164
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Bridgeport, CT HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · CT · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2025 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,349 | $16,188 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,572 | $18,864 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,967 | $23,604 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,439 | $29,268 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,838 | $34,056 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2019 $1,293 → FY2025 $1,967
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,349 | $1,572 | $1,967 | $2,439 | $2,838 |
| FY2024 | $1,333 | $1,591 | $1,967 | $2,489 | $2,932 |
| FY2023 | $1,105 | $1,332 | $1,652 | $2,110 | $2,464 |
| FY2022 | $911 | $1,101 | $1,371 | $1,765 | $2,094 |
| FY2021 | $954 | $1,156 | $1,446 | $1,842 | $2,217 |
| FY2020 | $878 | $1,077 | $1,346 | $1,706 | $2,114 |
| FY2019 | $858 | $1,032 | $1,293 | $1,631 | $2,028 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2024 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $117,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $24,650 | $28,150 | $31,650 | $35,150 | $38,000 | $41,960 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $41,000 | $46,850 | $52,700 | $58,550 | $63,250 | $67,950 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $65,600 | $75,000 | $84,350 | $93,700 | $101,200 | $108,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$23,604/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$78,680/yr
$6,557/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 | $1,024 | $1,171 | $1,317 | $1,580 | $1,697 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,229 | $1,405 | $1,580 | $1,897 | $2,037 |
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 | $1,333 | $1,591 | $1,902 | $1,902 | $1,902 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,025 | $1,171 | $1,317 | $1,463 | $1,581 |
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