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Section 8 apartments in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 4 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.

Voucher discrimination is illegal here

Virginia's HB 6 (2020) added source of income to the list of protected classes under the Virginia Fair Housing Law. Applies statewide to all landlords regardless of unit count. Enforcement via the Virginia Fair Housing Office / Virginia DPOR.

Virginia Fair Housing Law (HB 6, 2020)

Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 22030

Small-Area FMR · 2026
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$2,300
1 bedroom$2,370
2 bedrooms$2,640
3 bedrooms$3,330
4 bedrooms$3,920

Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.

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Fairfax uses Small-Area Fair Market Rents, so the voucher payment standard is different in every ZIP code.

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Own property in Fairfax? Section 8 tenants come with guaranteed monthly rent, protected by state law.

In Fairfax's tight rental market, a Section 8 tenant still means guaranteed monthly rent, paid directly to you. State law makes voucher discrimination illegal, so voucher applicants deserve the same review process as anyone else. Join the Fairfax landlord list and we'll reach out to help you get set up.

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