Section 8 · FL
Section 8 rent — Hernando County, FL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Hernando County, FL, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Hernando County, FL, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,593 | $1,434 – $1,752 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,696 | $1,526 – $1,866 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,977 | $1,779 – $2,175 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,527 | $2,274 – $2,780 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,077 | $2,769 – $3,385 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 34601, 34602, 34603, 34604, 34605, 34606, 34607, 34608, 34609, 34611, 34613, 34614, 34636, 34661.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,977/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,779 – $2,175
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Hernando County, FL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hernando County is $1,977. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,779 to $2,175 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Hernando County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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