Section 8 apartments in Tampa, FL

Tampa 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 20 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.

Section 8 waitlists, PHA contacts & how to apply in Tampa →

Voucher protections vary by locality

No statewide SOI protection. Miami-Dade County (2020) and a few other localities have protections. Elsewhere, landlords may refuse vouchers.

Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 33602

Small-Area FMR · 2026

Bedrooms	Payment standard / mo
Studio	$2,390
1 bedroom	$2,550
2 bedrooms	$2,970
3 bedrooms	$3,800
4 bedrooms	$4,620

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.

Public Housing Authorities

Tampa Housing Authority

HUD PHA code FL003 · 11,814 HCV vouchers

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address: 5301 W Cypress St , Tampa , FL
Phone: 8133419101

Plant City Housing Authority

HUD PHA code FL034 · 187 HCV vouchers

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address: 1306 Larrick Ln , Plant City , FL
Phone: 8137520569

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13 ZIP codes

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

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