How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 06420?

For ZIP 06420 in New London County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,950 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,755 to $2,145 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06420?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06420, by bedroom size: studio $1,340, 1-bedroom $1,560, 2-bedroom $1,950, 3-bedroom $2,510, 4-bedroom $3,120. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 06420?

Vouchers for New London County are administered by Norwich Housing Authority, New London Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06420 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 06420

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06420 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

$1,340

1 BR

$1,560

2 BR

$1,950

3 BR

$2,510

4 BR

$3,120

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%)

$1,755

FMR (100%)

$1,950

High (110%)

$2,145

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 06420?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 06420. 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 06420 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 06420?: For ZIP 06420 in New London County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,950 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,755 to $2,145 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06420?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06420, by bedroom size: studio $1,340, 1-bedroom $1,560, 2-bedroom $1,950, 3-bedroom $2,510, 4-bedroom $3,120. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 06420?: Vouchers for New London County are administered by Norwich Housing Authority, New London Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06420 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 06420 maps to New London County, CT · FIPS 09011. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.