Putnam County, NY
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,529/mo | $2,276 – $2,782/mo |
| 1 BR | $2,655/mo | $2,390 – $2,921/mo |
| 2 BR | $2,910/mo | $2,619 – $3,201/mo |
| 3 BR | $3,644/mo | $3,280 – $4,008/mo |
| 4 BR | $3,959/mo | $3,563 – $4,355/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Putnam County, NY (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Putnam County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Putnam County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Putnam County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $59,400 |
| 2 people | $67,850 |
| 3 people | $76,350 |
| 4 people | $84,800 |
| 5 people | $91,600 |
| 6 people | $98,400 |
| 7 people | $105,200 |
| 8 people | $111,950 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Putnam County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
THE HAMLET AT CARMEL
650 STONELEIGH AVE., CARMEL, NY, 1051265 income-restricted units of 75 total17 1BR, 41 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054HILLCREST COMMONS PHASE 2
1000 CLAPBOARD RIDGE, CARMEL, NY, 1051262 income-restricted units of 74 total56 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050HILLCREST COMMONS SENIOR APTS
2000 HEIGHTS LN, CARMEL, NY76 income-restricted units60 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042WB STONECREST SENIOR RESIDENCE
3101 STONECREST DR, BREWSTER, NY, 10509135 income-restricted units of 136 total112 1BR, 23 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034WB HUGHSON COMMONS
1100 GABLES WAY, CARMEL, NY, 1051294 income-restricted units78 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032GLENEIDA COURT PHASE II
20 GLENEIDA CT, CARMEL, NY, 1051224 income-restricted units23 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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