Section 8 · FL
Section 8 rent — Hillsborough County, FL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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: 33503, 33508, 33509, 33510, 33511, 33527, 33530, 33534, 33547, 33548, 33549, 33550, 33563, 33564, 33565, 33566, 33567, 33568, 33569, 33570, 33571, 33572, 33573, 33575, 33578, 33579, 33583, 33584, 33586, 33587, 33592, 33594, 33595, 33596, 33598, 33601, 33602, 33603, 33604, 33605, 33606, 33607, 33609, 33610, 33611, 33612, 33613, 33614, 33615, 33616, 33617, 33618, 33619, 33620, 33621, 33622, 33623, 33624, 33625, 33626, 33629, 33630, 33634, 33635, 33637, 33646, 33647, 33672, 33673, 33674, 33675, 33677, 33679, 33680, 33681, 33682, 33684, 33685, 33687, 33688, 33689, 33694.
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 Hillsborough County, FL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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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