Section 8 · FL
Section 8 rent — Sarasota County, FL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 | $1,418 | $1,276 – $1,560 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,686 | $1,517 – $1,855 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,958 | $1,762 – $2,154 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,537 | $2,283 – $2,791 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,027 | $2,724 – $3,330 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 34223, 34228, 34229, 34230, 34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34235, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239, 34240, 34241, 34242, 34249, 34272, 34274, 34275, 34276, 34277, 34284, 34285, 34286, 34287, 34288, 34289, 34290, 34291, 34292, 34293, 34295.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,958/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,762 – $2,154
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Sarasota County, FL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sarasota County is $1,958. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,762 to $2,154 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Sarasota 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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