Section 8 · FL
Section 8 rent — Polk County, FL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Polk 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 Polk 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 | $1,226 | $1,103 – $1,349 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,497 | $1,347 – $1,647 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,023 | $1,821 – $2,225 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,511 | $2,260 – $2,762 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 33809, 33810, 33849, 33860, 33896, 33897, 33898, 34759.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,497/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,347 – $1,647
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Polk County, FL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Polk County is $1,497. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,347 to $1,647 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Polk 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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