Section 8 · WA
Section 8 rent — Yakima County, WA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Yakima 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 Yakima 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 | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,047 | $942 – $1,152 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,374 | $1,237 – $1,511 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,911 | $1,720 – $2,102 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,093 | $1,884 – $2,302 |
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,374/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,237 – $1,511
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Yakima County, WA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Yakima County is $1,374. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,237 to $1,511 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Yakima 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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