Section 8 · WA
Section 8 rent — Snohomish County, WA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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: 98012, 98020, 98021, 98026, 98036, 98037, 98043, 98046, 98082, 98087, 98201, 98203, 98204, 98206, 98207, 98208, 98213, 98223, 98251, 98252, 98256, 98258, 98259, 98270, 98271, 98272, 98275, 98287, 98290, 98291, 98292, 98293, 98294, 98296.
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 Snohomish County, WA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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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