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Section 8 rent in Orleans County, VT

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Orleans County, VT, covering 31 ZIP codes.

$1,181Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,299Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
31ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$800$910$1,240$1,001
1 Bedroom$870$1,005$1,300$1,106
2 Bedrooms$980$1,181$1,700$1,299
3 Bedrooms$1,270$1,540$2,160$1,694
4 Bedrooms$1,380$1,683$2,270$1,851

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,362$28,344
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,543$42,516
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,724$56,688
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,160$73,920

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Vermont multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 31 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
05471 $1,300 $1,700 $2,160 $2,270
05476 $1,300 $1,700 $2,160 $2,270
05871 $1,240 $1,490 $2,010 $2,130
05857 $1,180 $1,360 $1,770 $1,950
05859 $1,170 $1,350 $1,760 $1,940
05868 $1,170 $1,350 $1,760 $1,940
05680 $1,000 $1,310 $1,680 $1,780
05843 $1,000 $1,310 $1,650 $1,780
05826 $1,120 $1,290 $1,680 $1,850
05827 $1,070 $1,230 $1,610 $1,770
05842 $1,050 $1,230 $1,610 $1,760
05847 $1,030 $1,180 $1,540 $1,690
05829 $1,000 $1,150 $1,500 $1,650
05822 $980 $1,130 $1,470 $1,620
05820 $970 $1,120 $1,460 $1,610

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Orleans County, VT?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Orleans County, VT is $1,181 per month, ranging from $980 to $1,700 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,299.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Orleans County, VT, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $980 to $1,700 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Vermont?
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