Fair Market Rents: Ulster County, NY (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ulster County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | NY median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,303/mo | $1,008 (+29%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,386/mo | $1,118 (+24%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,818/mo | $1,373 (+32%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,245/mo | $1,713 (+31%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,407/mo | $1,891 (+27%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in NY. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Ulster County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Ulster County
We track 39 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Ellenville | 7 | 322 |
| Kingston | 16 | 893 |
| Saugerties | 5 | 267 |