Section 8 apartments in Central City South, Phoenix
Central City South is in the Central City area, primarily within ZIP code 85003. Phoenix is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.
No source-of-income protection in effect
No statewide SOI protection in Arizona. Landlords can refuse vouchers.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 85003
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,730 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,560 |
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.
Payment standards by ZIP code in Central City South: 85003, 85034
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Governing PHA
City of Phoenix Housing Department
HUD PHA code AZ001 · 7,985 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 251 W Washington St Fl 4 , Phoenix , AZ
- Phone
- 6022626794
City of Mesa Housing Authority
HUD PHA code AZ005 · 1,833 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 200 S Center St , Mesa , AZ
- Phone
- 4806443536