How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 06026?

For ZIP 06026 in Hartford County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,600 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,440 to $1,760 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06026?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06026, by bedroom size: studio $1,100, 1-bedroom $1,270, 2-bedroom $1,600, 3-bedroom $1,920, 4-bedroom $2,180. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 06026?

Vouchers for Hartford County are administered by Connecticut Department of Housing, City of Hartford Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Hartford. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06026 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 06026

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06026 in Hartford County, Connecticut: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Connecticut.

Studio

$1,100

1 BR

$1,270

2 BR

$1,600

3 BR

$1,920

4 BR

$2,180

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,440

FMR (100%)

$1,600

High (110%)

$1,760

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 06026?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 06026. 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.

Housing authorities serving Hartford County

Connecticut Department of Housing
Hartford · PHA code CT901
8,855 Section 8 units
City of Hartford Housing Authority
Hartford · PHA code CT051
5,133 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Hartford
Hartford · PHA code CT003
2,869 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of New Britain
New Britain · PHA code CT005
857 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Bristol
Bristol · PHA code CT023
755 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06026 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 06026?: For ZIP 06026 in Hartford County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,600 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,440 to $1,760 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06026?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06026, by bedroom size: studio $1,100, 1-bedroom $1,270, 2-bedroom $1,600, 3-bedroom $1,920, 4-bedroom $2,180. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 06026?: Vouchers for Hartford County are administered by Connecticut Department of Housing, City of Hartford Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Hartford. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06026 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Hartford County overview All of Connecticut

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 06026 maps to Hartford County, CT · FIPS 09003. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.