How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 06226?

For ZIP 06226 in Windham County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,760 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,585 to $1,935 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06226?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06226, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,410, 2-bedroom $1,760, 3-bedroom $2,270, 4-bedroom $2,820. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 06226?

Vouchers for Windham County are administered by Willimantic Housing Authority, Plainfield Housing Authority, Putnam Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06226 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 06226

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06226 in Windham 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

$1,210

1 BR

$1,410

2 BR

$1,760

3 BR

$2,270

4 BR

$2,820

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%)

$1,585

FMR (100%)

$1,760

High (110%)

$1,935

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 06226?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 06226. 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 Windham County

Willimantic Housing Authority
Willimantic · PHA code CT010
511 Section 8 units
Plainfield Housing Authority
Plainfield · PHA code CT058
200 Section 8 units
Putnam Housing Authority
Putnam · PHA code CT024
153 Section 8 units
Killingly Housing Authority
Danielson · PHA code CT061
89 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the Town of Brooklyn
Putnam · PHA code CT066
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06226 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 06226?: For ZIP 06226 in Windham County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,760 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,585 to $1,935 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06226?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06226, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,410, 2-bedroom $1,760, 3-bedroom $2,270, 4-bedroom $2,820. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 06226?: Vouchers for Windham County are administered by Willimantic Housing Authority, Plainfield Housing Authority, Putnam Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06226 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Windham County overview All of Connecticut

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 06226 maps to Windham County, CT · FIPS 09015. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.