How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 06371?

For ZIP 06371 in New London County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,430 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,185 to $2,675 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06371?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06371, by bedroom size: studio $1,680, 1-bedroom $1,920, 2-bedroom $2,430, 3-bedroom $2,910, 4-bedroom $3,310. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 06371?

Vouchers for New London County are administered by Norwich Housing Authority, New London Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06371 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 06371

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06371 in New London 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

$1,680

1 BR

$1,920

2 BR

$2,430

3 BR

$2,910

4 BR

$3,310

What is the average rent in ZIP 06371?

HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $1,920 for a one-bedroom and $2,430 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 06371. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.

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%)

$2,185

FMR (100%)

$2,430

High (110%)

$2,675

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 06371?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 06371. 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 New London County

Norwich Housing Authority
Norwich · PHA code CT018
519 Section 8 units
New London Housing Authority
New London · PHA code CT022
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06371 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 06371?: For ZIP 06371 in New London County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,430 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,185 to $2,675 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06371?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06371, by bedroom size: studio $1,680, 1-bedroom $1,920, 2-bedroom $2,430, 3-bedroom $2,910, 4-bedroom $3,310. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 06371?: Vouchers for New London County are administered by Norwich Housing Authority, New London Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06371 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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New London County overview All of Connecticut

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 06371 maps to New London County, CT · FIPS 09011. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.