Payment Standards by Year High confidence
Maximum monthly housing assistance payment Gardner Housing Authority will pay on behalf of a Section 8 voucher family, by bedroom size and fiscal year. · Source: pha_direct+fanout
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,139 | $1,332 | $1,661 | $2,165 | $2,475 | $2,846 |
| FY2024 | $1,072 | $1,238 | $1,582 | $2,055 | $2,373 | $2,729 |
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ZIP Codes Served by MA127
Gardner Housing Authority administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the following ZIP codes. Click any ZIP to see all PHAs serving it and current payment standards.
87 total ZIPs in service area · and 63 more
About MA127 & the Section 8 Program
Gardner Housing Authority is the HUD-assigned Public Housing Authority code MA127 for Gardner, Massachusetts. PHAs administer the federal Housing Choice Voucher program under 24 CFR Part 982, paying the difference between a tenant's contribution (typically 30% of adjusted income) and the unit's contract rent — capped by the PHA's published payment standard.
For landlords: payment standards are typically set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent (up to 120% with HUD approval). The PHA's published rate determines the maximum monthly Housing Assistance Payment.