Section 8 · FL
Section 8 rent — Pinellas County, FL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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: 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, 33716, 33730, 33731, 33732, 33733, 33734, 33736, 33738, 33741, 33742, 33743, 33744, 33747, 33755, 33756, 33757, 33758, 33759, 33760, 33761, 33762, 33763, 33764, 33765, 33766, 33767, 33770, 33771, 33772, 33773, 33774, 33775, 33776, 33777, 33778, 33779, 33780, 33781, 33782, 33784, 33785, 33786, 34660, 34677, 34681, 34682, 34683, 34684, 34685, 34688, 34689, 34695, 34697, 34698.
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 Pinellas County, FL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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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