Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area · FY2026 area median income $102,000 · effective May 1, 2026
Check whether a deal here pencils →| Unit | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $461 | $691 | $922 | $1,152 | $1,383 | $1,613 | $1,844 |
| 1BR | $494 | $741 | $988 | $1,235 | $1,482 | $1,729 | $1,976 |
| 2BR | $593 | $889 | $1,186 | $1,482 | $1,779 | $2,075 | $2,372 |
| 3BR | $685 | $1,027 | $1,370 | $1,712 | $2,055 | $2,397 | $2,740 |
| 4BR | $764 | $1,146 | $1,528 | $1,910 | $2,292 | $2,674 | $3,056 |
Gross rent includes utilities. Subtract the utility allowance for the rent you can charge.
| Household | 30% | 50% | 60% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,660 | $46,100 | $55,320 | $73,760 |
| 2 persons | $31,620 | $52,700 | $63,240 | $84,320 |
| 3 persons | $35,580 | $59,300 | $71,160 | $94,880 |
| 4 persons | $39,510 | $65,850 | $79,020 | $105,360 |
| 5 persons | $42,690 | $71,150 | $85,380 | $113,840 |
| 6 persons | $45,840 | $76,400 | $91,680 | $122,240 |
| 7 persons | $49,020 | $81,700 | $98,040 | $130,720 |
| 8 persons | $52,170 | $86,950 | $104,340 | $139,120 |
Rents are capped at 30% of the income limit for an imputed household of 1.5 persons per bedroom, so a two-bedroom unit uses the three-person limit. Under the average income test, units can be designated from 20% to 80% AMI as long as the weighted average stays at or below 60%.
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