Section 8 · FL
Section 8 rent — Orange County, FL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Orange 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 Orange 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: 32703, 32704, 32709, 32710, 32712, 32733, 32751, 32768, 32777, 32789, 32790, 32793, 32794, 32798, 32801, 32802, 32803, 32804, 32805, 32806, 32807, 32808, 32809, 32810, 32811, 32812, 32814, 32816, 32817, 32818, 32819, 32820, 32821, 32822, 32824, 32825, 32826, 32827, 32828, 32829, 32830, 32831, 32832, 32833, 32835, 32836, 32837, 32839, 32853, 32854, 32855, 32856, 32857, 32858, 32859, 32860, 32861, 32862, 32867, 32868, 32869, 32872, 32877, 32878, 34734, 34740, 34760, 34761, 34777, 34778, 34786, 34787.
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 Orange County, FL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Orange 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 Orange 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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