Section 8 apartments in Stuart, FL
A landlord in Stuart is accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the unit, Martin County's FY2026 rent limits, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether a landlord can legally refuse a voucher in Florida.
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Section 8 payment standards near Stuart (Martin 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) | $1,455 | $1,310 to $1,601 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,467 | $1,320 to $1,614 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,757 | $1,581 to $1,933 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,421 | $2,179 to $2,663 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,579 | $2,321 to $2,837 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Stuart covers up to $1,757 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,581 to $1,933.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Stuart, FL?
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 Stuart, FL 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 Stuart
Vouchers in Stuart are administered at the county level. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP handles the inspection, the payment standard and the lease-up.
- 119 HCV units
Housing Authority of the City of Stuart
Stuart · FL045
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This page exists because landlords in Stuart list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Martin County.