Vermont fair market rents FY 2027
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2026, put a two-bedroom home in Vermont at $1,167 to $2,165 a month depending on the county; the median Vermont county is $1,570, against $1,362 in FY 2026 (+15.2%). The highest are Chittenden County ($2,165), Franklin County ($2,165) and Grand Isle County ($2,165).
Fair market rent for every Vermont county
| County | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2 BR FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County | $1,139 | $1,293 | $1,636 | $1,954 | $2,734 | $1,438 |
| Bennington County | $1,188 | $1,343 | $1,503 | $2,081 | $2,512 | $1,297 |
| Caledonia County | $1,154 | $1,161 | $1,327 | $1,837 | $2,218 | $1,159 |
| Chittenden County | $1,550 | $1,719 | $2,165 | $2,733 | $2,845 | $2,140 |
| Essex County | $914 | $1,072 | $1,167 | $1,616 | $1,834 | $1,007 |
| Franklin County | $1,550 | $1,719 | $2,165 | $2,733 | $2,845 | $2,140 |
| Grand Isle County | $1,550 | $1,719 | $2,165 | $2,733 | $2,845 | $2,140 |
| Lamoille County | $1,229 | $1,237 | $1,535 | $2,126 | $2,127 | $1,345 |
| Orange County | $1,101 | $1,378 | $1,581 | $2,018 | $2,140 | $1,362 |
| Orleans County | $1,067 | $1,111 | $1,363 | $1,754 | $1,909 | $1,184 |
| Rutland County | $1,170 | $1,178 | $1,541 | $1,836 | $2,149 | $1,345 |
| Washington County | $1,242 | $1,363 | $1,783 | $2,230 | $2,343 | $1,482 |
| Windham County | $1,196 | $1,304 | $1,605 | $1,912 | $2,425 | $1,423 |
| Windsor County | $1,322 | $1,329 | $1,558 | $2,038 | $2,128 | $1,362 |
FY 2027 monthly Fair Market Rents (rent plus tenant-paid utilities except telephone).
More for Vermont
- Fair market rent by ZIP codeHUD Small Area FMRs for any metropolitan ZIP code, with the payment standard range.
- Vermont loan limitsFHA, VA and conforming loan limits for every Vermont county.
- Vermont property tax ratesEffective property tax rate for every Vermont county.
- Fair market rents by stateEvery state's median and range, and how HUD sets FMRs.
For the title side (owner of record, deeds, mortgages, liens), see the counties HeritageDeed covers; a title report is $49 per report.
Questions about Vermont fair market rents
What is the fair market rent in Vermont for FY 2027?
It depends on the county: for two bedrooms, from $1,167 to $2,165 a month, with a county median of $1,570. The table on this page lists every county from studio to four bedrooms; FY 2027 runs October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
What is the HUD fair market rent for a 2 bedroom in Vermont?
$1,570 in the median county, $1,167 in the lowest and $2,165 in the highest (Chittenden County). Metropolitan counties share their area's FMR; non-metropolitan counties each have their own.
How much did Vermont fair market rents change from FY 2026?
The median county's two-bedroom FMR moved from $1,362 in FY 2026 to $1,570 in FY 2027 (+15.2%). HUD's rule generally keeps an area's FMR at no less than 90 percent of the previous year's (24 CFR 888.113(b)).
What are Section 8 payment standards in Vermont?
Each housing agency sets its own, normally between 90 and 110 percent of the FMR for the unit size (the basic range in 24 CFR 982.503); in HUD's designated Small Area FMR metros, from the ZIP code's Small Area FMR. County pages show the basic range; the agency's published schedule is the final word.
Fair market rents in nearby states
Legal references
- 24 CFR 888.113, Fair market rents for existing housing: methodology
- 24 CFR 982.503, Voucher tenancy: payment standard amount and schedule