How Much Does Section 8 Pay in Miami? (2026 Voucher Amounts by ZIP)

Miami has some of the highest Section 8 numbers in the Southeast. Under HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents, a 2-bedroom voucher's basis ranges from $1,890 in Overtown's 33136 to $3,650 in Coconut Grove's 33146, and in the Grove, a 4-bedroom carries a basis of $5,410, more than many mortgages.

Here's the 2026 map: the numbers, your share, the patchwork of Florida law, and the agencies that run the program.

The 2026 Numbers Across Miami

Bracket ZIPs for the city:

The median 2-bedroom figure across Miami's 19 ZIPs is $2,420 (ZIP 33125, near Little Havana), almost exactly the Miami-Dade countywide reference FMR of $2,436, which says the city's spread is wide but balanced around the county number.

These are HUD's FY2026 SAFMRs, the basis from which Miami-Dade's housing agency sets its actual payment standards, within the customary band (about 90% to 110%). Confirm your ZIP's working standard with the agency before leasing. ZIP-level figures are on our Miami Section 8 pages and at HUD's SAFMR dataset.

What You Pay

Your contribution is roughly 30% of adjusted monthly income; the voucher bridges from there to the payment standard. In a city where a median 2-bedroom basis is $2,420, that bridge is substantial: a household with $2,500 of monthly income pays about $750, and the program can carry the balance on a unit renting near the median.

Miami rents move fast, so the annual HUD update matters here more than most places, a unit that was over the ceiling last year may fit this year, and vice versa.

Florida Law: A Patchwork, and Miami-Dade Is on Your Side

Florida has no statewide source-of-income protection, but Miami-Dade County passed its own in 2020: within the county, refusing an applicant because they pay with a voucher is illegal. Cross the county line and protections vary or vanish.

For a Miami search, that means the law backs you in the county, but enforcement takes time you may not have during a voucher clock. The practical move stays the same: start with landlords who already welcome vouchers. Browse Miami listings from exactly that group.

Who Administers Vouchers in the Area

• Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development, 786-469-4106, about 21,700 vouchers, the county program
• Hialeah Housing Authority, 305-888-9744, ~5,900 vouchers
• Broward County Housing Authority, 954-739-1114 (north of the county line)
• West Palm Beach Housing Authority, 561-655-8530 (farther north)

Each agency keeps its own standards, waitlists, and inspections; your voucher's issuer is the one whose rules apply.

For Landlords: The 2026 Case

The program's ceilings now reach deep into Miami's market: $3,650 for a 2-bedroom in the Grove, $2,420 at the citywide median, all with the agency's share arriving monthly and county law prohibiting source-of-income refusal anyway. Voucher applicants are also pre-screened for the exact affordability the agency will fund. For units renting at or under their ZIP's figure, a voucher tenancy converts market risk into scheduled income.

List your Miami property free to reach tenants funded at these levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2-bedroom Section 8 voucher worth in Miami in 2026? Between $1,890 and $3,650 depending on ZIP, with a citywide median around $2,420, per HUD's FY2026 Small Area FMRs. The county agency's payment standard is set from your ZIP's figure.

Can a Miami landlord refuse my voucher? Within Miami-Dade County, no, the county's 2020 ordinance prohibits source-of-income discrimination. Outside the county, Florida has no statewide protection, so it depends on local law.

What about Broward County voucher amounts? Broward runs its own program (954-739-1114) with standards based on its own area figures, the numbers in this post cover Miami ZIPs.

Do the amounts include utilities? The ceiling covers rent plus a utility allowance; tenant-paid utilities lower the maximum approvable rent by the allowance amount.

Where can I see my exact ZIP's number? Our Miami ZIP pages list the figures ZIP by ZIP; confirm the live standard with Miami-Dade PHCD.

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