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

In the New Haven, CT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,969 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,772 to $2,166 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in New Haven?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the New Haven, CT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,372, 1-bedroom $1,591, 2-bedroom $1,969, 3-bedroom $2,433, 4-bedroom $2,872. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

Section 8 in New Haven, CT, CT: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

New Haven, 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)

$1,969

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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)	$1,372	$1,235 to $1,509
1-bedroom	$1,591	$1,432 to $1,750
2-bedroom	$1,969	$1,772 to $2,166
3-bedroom	$2,433	$2,190 to $2,676
4-bedroom	$2,872	$2,585 to $3,159

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in New Haven covers up to $1,969 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,772 to $2,166.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in New Haven, CT?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in New Haven, 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 New Haven?: In the New Haven, CT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,969 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,772 to $2,166 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in New Haven?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the New Haven, CT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,372, 1-bedroom $1,591, 2-bedroom $1,969, 3-bedroom $2,433, 4-bedroom $2,872. 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.