City Median Investment Score
66Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $1,360 – $1,540▲ | $1,440 – $1,600 | 6.7% |
| 1 BR | $1,520 – $1,720▲ | $1,670 – $1,890 | 5.7% |
| 2 BR | $1,950 – $2,210▲ | $2,150 – $2,410 | 5.6% |
| 3 BR | $2,460 – $2,790▲ | $2,400 – $2,900 | 5.4% |
| 4 BR | $2,580 – $2,930▲ | $2,760 – $3,140 | 3.7% |
| 5 BR | $3,272▲ | —Not available | 3.7% |
| 6 BR | $3,763▲ | —Not available | 3.7% |
| 7 BR | $4,327▲ | —Not available | 3.7% |
| 8 BR | $4,976▲ | —Not available | 3.7% |
Public Housing Authority
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Market Alignment
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
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Poughkeepsie, NY fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 4 ZIP codes in Poughkeepsie, NY ranges from $1,950 to $2,210 a month, with a median of $2,145. That is up 7.5% from $1,995 in FY 2026. Poughkeepsie is in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY MSA. HUD also publishes the ZIP-level Small Area FMRs shown here, but unless the local housing authority has adopted them, vouchers are based on the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR of $2,131. The median county two-bedroom FMR in New York is $1,385, so Poughkeepsie is 55% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,375 | $1,495 | +8.7% | $1,346–$1,645 |
| 1BR | $1,560 | $1,670 | +7.1% | $1,503–$1,837 |
| 2BR | $1,995 | $2,145 | +7.5% | $1,931–$2,360 |
| 3BR | $2,530 | $2,705 | +6.9% | $2,435–$2,976 |
| 4BR | $2,715 | $2,845 | +4.8% | $2,561–$3,130 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $1,495 | $1,670 | $2,145 | $2,705 | $2,845 |
| FY 2026 | $1,375 | $1,560 | $1,995 | $2,530 | $2,715 |
| FY 2025 | $1,305 | $1,490 | $1,900 | $2,420 | $2,625 |
| FY 2024 | $1,230 | $1,415 | $1,820 | $2,310 | $2,550 |
| FY 2023 | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,575 | $2,005 | $2,225 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Poughkeepsie, NY rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR of $2,131, which applies unless the housing authority uses Small Area FMRs, that basic range is $1,918 to $2,344 a month; under the ZIP-level Small Area FMR of $2,145 it would be $1,931 to $2,360. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Poughkeepsie, NY in?
Poughkeepsie, NY is in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY MSA. Small Area FMRs are optional here; the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR is $2,131.
How much did fair market rent change in Poughkeepsie, NY for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 7.5%, from $1,995 in FY 2026 to $2,145 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 36.2%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set