Section 8 in Hartford, CT, CT: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,286 | $1,157 to $1,415 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,477 | $1,329 to $1,625 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,865 | $1,679 to $2,052 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,236 | $2,012 to $2,460 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,539 | $2,285 to $2,793 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Hartford covers up to $1,865 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,679 to $2,052.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Hartford, CT?
No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Hartford, CT. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
Connecticut bans SOI discrimination statewide (Public Act 89-378).
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Hartford?
- In the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,865 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,679 to $2,052 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Hartford?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,286, 1-bedroom $1,477, 2-bedroom $1,865, 3-bedroom $2,236, 4-bedroom $2,539. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
Find Section 8 apartments in Hartford
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.