Section 8 · FL
Section 8 rent — Palm Beach County, FL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 | $1,788 | $1,609 – $1,967 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,901 | $1,711 – $2,091 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,254 | $2,029 – $2,479 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,920 | $2,628 – $3,212 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,388 | $3,049 – $3,727 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 33401, 33402, 33403, 33404, 33405, 33406, 33407, 33408, 33409, 33410, 33411, 33412, 33413, 33414, 33415, 33416, 33417, 33418, 33419, 33420, 33421, 33422, 33424, 33425, 33426, 33427, 33428, 33429, 33430, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33435, 33436, 33437, 33438, 33444, 33445, 33446, 33448, 33449, 33454, 33458, 33460, 33461, 33462, 33463, 33465, 33466, 33467, 33468, 33470, 33472, 33473, 33474, 33476, 33477, 33478, 33480, 33481, 33482, 33483, 33484, 33486, 33487, 33488, 33493, 33496, 33497, 33498.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,254/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,029 – $2,479
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Palm Beach County, FL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Palm Beach County is $2,254. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,029 to $2,479 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Palm Beach 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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