How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 06438?

For ZIP 06438 in Middlesex County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,350 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,115 to $2,585 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06438?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06438, by bedroom size: studio $1,620, 1-bedroom $1,860, 2-bedroom $2,350, 3-bedroom $2,820, 4-bedroom $3,200. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 06438?

Vouchers for Middlesex County are administered by Middletown Housing Authority, Portland Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06438 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 06438

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06438 in Middlesex 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

$1,620

1 BR

$1,860

2 BR

$2,350

3 BR

$2,820

4 BR

$3,200

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%)

$2,115

FMR (100%)

$2,350

High (110%)

$2,585

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 06438?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 06438. 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 Middlesex County

Middletown Housing Authority
Middletown · PHA code CT009
1,370 Section 8 units
Portland Housing Authority
Portland · PHA code CT036
89 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06438 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 06438?: For ZIP 06438 in Middlesex County, CT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,350 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,115 to $2,585 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 06438?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 06438, by bedroom size: studio $1,620, 1-bedroom $1,860, 2-bedroom $2,350, 3-bedroom $2,820, 4-bedroom $3,200. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 06438?: Vouchers for Middlesex County are administered by Middletown Housing Authority, Portland Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 06438 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Middlesex County overview All of Connecticut

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 06438 maps to Middlesex County, CT · FIPS 09007. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.