Section 8 apartments in Downtown, Tampa
Downtown is in the Central Tampa area, primarily within ZIP code 33602. Tampa is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.
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.
Payment standards by ZIP code in Downtown: 33602
Browse by bedroom count
Governing PHA
Tampa Housing Authority
HUD PHA code FL003 · 11,814 HCV vouchers
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
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 1306 Larrick Ln , Plant City , FL
- Phone
- 8137520569