Section 8 · FL
Section 8 rent — Lake County, FL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Lake 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 Lake 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 | $1,650 | $1,485 – $1,815 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,731 | $1,558 – $1,904 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,972 | $1,775 – $2,169 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,476 | $2,228 – $2,724 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,924 | $2,632 – $3,216 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 32102, 32158, 32702, 32726, 32727, 32735, 32736, 32756, 32757, 32767, 32776, 32778, 32784, 34705, 34711, 34712, 34713, 34714, 34715, 34729, 34731, 34736, 34737, 34748, 34749, 34753, 34755, 34756, 34788, 34789, 34797.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,972/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,775 – $2,169
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Lake County, FL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake County is $1,972. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,775 to $2,169 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Lake 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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