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

In the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,511 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,260 to $2,762 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Bridgeport?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,731, 1-bedroom $2,100, 2-bedroom $2,511, 3-bedroom $3,036, 4-bedroom $3,598. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

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

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, 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)

$2,511

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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)	$1,731	$1,558 to $1,904
1-bedroom	$2,100	$1,890 to $2,310
2-bedroom	$2,511	$2,260 to $2,762
3-bedroom	$3,036	$2,732 to $3,340
4-bedroom	$3,598	$3,238 to $3,958

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Bridgeport covers up to $2,511 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $2,260 to $2,762.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Bridgeport, CT?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport?: In the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,511 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,260 to $2,762 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Bridgeport?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,731, 1-bedroom $2,100, 2-bedroom $2,511, 3-bedroom $3,036, 4-bedroom $3,598. 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.