Section 8 · VA
Section 8 rent — Fairfax County, VA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Fairfax County, VA, 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 Fairfax County, VA, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,953 | $1,758 – $2,148 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,015 | $1,814 – $2,217 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,246 | $2,021 – $2,471 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,835 | $2,552 – $3,119 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,332 | $2,999 – $3,665 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 20120, 20121, 20122, 20124, 20151, 20153, 20170, 20171, 20172, 20190, 20191, 20194, 20195, 22003, 22009, 22015, 22027, 22033, 22035, 22039, 22041, 22042, 22043, 22060, 22066, 22067, 22079, 22081, 22101, 22102, 22103, 22106, 22116, 22121, 22122, 22124, 22150, 22151, 22152, 22153, 22160, 22180, 22181, 22182, 22183, 22199, 22303, 22306, 22307, 22308, 22309, 22310, 22315.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,246/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,021 – $2,471
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Fairfax County, VA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Fairfax County is $2,246. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,021 to $2,471 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Fairfax 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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