Section 8 · WA
Section 8 rent — King County, WA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in King County, WA, 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 King County, WA, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,074 | $1,867 – $2,281 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,146 | $1,931 – $2,361 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,501 | $2,251 – $2,751 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,272 | $2,945 – $3,599 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,847 | $3,462 – $4,232 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 98001, 98002, 98003, 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008, 98009, 98010, 98011, 98014, 98015, 98019, 98022, 98023, 98024, 98025, 98027, 98028, 98029, 98030, 98031, 98032, 98033, 98034, 98035, 98038, 98039, 98040, 98041, 98042, 98045, 98047, 98050, 98051, 98052, 98053, 98055, 98056, 98057, 98058, 98059, 98062, 98063, 98064, 98065, 98068, 98070, 98071, 98072, 98073, 98074, 98075, 98077, 98083, 98089, 98092, 98093, 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98108, 98109, 98111, 98112, 98113, 98114, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98124, 98125, 98126, 98127, 98131, 98133, 98134, 98136, 98138, 98139, 98144, 98145, 98146, 98148, 98154, 98155, 98158, 98161, 98164, 98165, 98166, 98168, 98170, 98174, 98175, 98177, 98178, 98185, 98188, 98194, 98195, 98198, 98199, 98224, 98288.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,501/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,251 – $2,751
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in King County, WA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in King County is $2,501. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,251 to $2,751 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in King 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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