Section 8 · FL
Section 8 rent — Miami-Dade County, FL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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 | $1,828 | $1,645 – $2,011 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,995 | $1,796 – $2,195 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,436 | $2,192 – $2,680 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,127 | $2,814 – $3,440 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,613 | $3,252 – $3,974 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 33002, 33010, 33011, 33012, 33013, 33014, 33015, 33016, 33017, 33018, 33030, 33031, 33032, 33033, 33034, 33035, 33039, 33054, 33055, 33056, 33090, 33092, 33101, 33106, 33109, 33114, 33116, 33119, 33122, 33124, 33125, 33126, 33127, 33128, 33129, 33130, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33134, 33135, 33136, 33137, 33138, 33139, 33140, 33141, 33142, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33147, 33149, 33150, 33152, 33153, 33154, 33155, 33156, 33157, 33158, 33160, 33161, 33162, 33163, 33164, 33165, 33166, 33167, 33168, 33169, 33170, 33172, 33173, 33174, 33175, 33176, 33177, 33178, 33179, 33180, 33181, 33182, 33183, 33184, 33185, 33186, 33187, 33189, 33190, 33191, 33192, 33193, 33194, 33195, 33196, 33197, 33198, 33222, 33231, 33233, 33234, 33238, 33239, 33242, 33243, 33245, 33247, 33255, 33256, 33257, 33261, 33265, 33266, 33269, 33280, 33283, 33296.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,436/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,192 – $2,680
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Miami-Dade County, FL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Miami-Dade County is $2,436. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,192 to $2,680 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Miami-Dade 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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