Section 8 · WA
Section 8 rent — Pierce County, WA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Pierce 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 Pierce 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 | $1,428 | $1,285 – $1,571 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,605 | $1,445 – $1,766 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,971 | $1,774 – $2,168 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,733 | $2,460 – $3,006 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,102 | $2,792 – $3,412 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 98354, 98422.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,971/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,774 – $2,168
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Pierce County, WA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pierce County is $1,971. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,774 to $2,168 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Pierce 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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