How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 06279?

For ZIP 06279 in Tolland County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,630 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,465 to $1,795 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06279?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06279, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,290, 2-bedroom $1,630, 3-bedroom $1,950, 4-bedroom $2,220. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 06279?

Vouchers for Tolland County are administered by Vernon Housing Authority, Mansfield Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06279 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 06279

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06279 in Tolland 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

$1,120

1 BR

$1,290

2 BR

$1,630

3 BR

$1,950

4 BR

$2,220

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%)

$1,465

FMR (100%)

$1,630

High (110%)

$1,795

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 06279?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 06279. 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 Tolland County

Vernon Housing Authority
Vernon · PHA code CT028
442 Section 8 units
Mansfield Housing Authority
Storrs · PHA code CT038
154 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06279 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 06279?: For ZIP 06279 in Tolland County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,630 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,465 to $1,795 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06279?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06279, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,290, 2-bedroom $1,630, 3-bedroom $1,950, 4-bedroom $2,220. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 06279?: Vouchers for Tolland County are administered by Vernon Housing Authority, Mansfield Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06279 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Tolland County overview All of Connecticut

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 06279 maps to Tolland County, CT · FIPS 09013. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.