Section 8 in Jackson County, FL
1,363 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Jackson County, 61% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Jackson County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $736 | $662 to $810 |
| 1-bedroom | $814 | $733 to $895 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,068 | $961 to $1,175 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,404 | $1,264 to $1,544 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,414 | $1,273 to $1,555 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Jackson County covers up to $1,068 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $961 to $1,175.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Jackson County?
It depends on the city. Florida has no statewide source-of-income law, but some local ordinances in the state prohibit voucher discrimination. Check whether Jackson County sits inside a protected jurisdiction before assuming either way.
No statewide SOI protection. Miami-Dade County (2020) and a few other localities have protections. Elsewhere, landlords may refuse vouchers.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Jackson County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority
Graceville · PHA code FL015
1,242 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Marianna
Marianna · PHA code FL031
121 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Jackson County
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Other Florida counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 47,704 · FIPS 12063.