Section 8 in Rockingham County, VA
979 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Rockingham County, 71% utilized. Serving housing authorities vary by ZIP. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Rockingham 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) | $1,050 | $945 to $1,155 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,057 | $951 to $1,163 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,322 | $1,190 to $1,454 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,801 | $1,621 to $1,981 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,125 | $1,913 to $2,338 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Rockingham County covers up to $1,322 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,190 to $1,454.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Rockingham County?
No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Rockingham County. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
Virginia Fair Housing Law (HB 6, 2020)
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 Virginia DPOR / Virginia Fair Housing Office.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Rockingham County in the Harrisonburg metro
Rockingham County is one of the counties inside the Harrisonburg, VA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
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Other Virginia counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 83,905 · FIPS 51165.