How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Waterbury?

In the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,788 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,609 to $1,967 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Waterbury?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,246, 1-bedroom $1,445, 2-bedroom $1,788, 3-bedroom $2,210, 4-bedroom $2,864. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

Section 8 in Waterbury, CT, CT: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Waterbury-Shelton, 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.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)

$1,788

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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)	$1,246	$1,121 to $1,371
1-bedroom	$1,445	$1,301 to $1,590
2-bedroom	$1,788	$1,609 to $1,967
3-bedroom	$2,210	$1,989 to $2,431
4-bedroom	$2,864	$2,578 to $3,150

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Waterbury covers up to $1,788 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,609 to $1,967.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Waterbury, CT?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury?: In the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,788 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,609 to $1,967 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Waterbury?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,246, 1-bedroom $1,445, 2-bedroom $1,788, 3-bedroom $2,210, 4-bedroom $2,864. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

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Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.