Section 8 in Wildwood, FL: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Wildwood-The Villages, FL metro area. FY2027 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,092 | $983 to $1,201 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,139 | $1,025 to $1,253 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,324 | $1,192 to $1,456 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,606 | $1,445 to $1,767 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,904 | $1,714 to $2,094 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Wildwood is $1,324. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,192 to $1,456, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in Wildwood
HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metro fell from $1,328 in FY2026 to $1,324 in FY2027, a change of -$4 a month (-0.3%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,076 | $1,092 | +$16 (+1.5%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,139 | $1,139 | $0 (0%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,328 | $1,324 | -$4 (-0.3%) |
| 3-bedroom | $1,655 | $1,606 | -$49 (-3.0%) |
| 4-bedroom | $1,937 | $1,904 | -$33 (-1.7%) |
The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.
Already renting with a voucher in Wildwood? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Wildwood, FL?
Yes. Florida law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Wildwood, FL can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.
Florida HB 1417 (2023) preempts local tenant regulation; county source-of-income ordinances (Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange, Pinellas) are of uncertain effect
PRRAC notes the 2023 preemption may nullify existing county ordinances; ask the county human-rights office whether it is still enforcing. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Wildwood?
- In the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metro, the FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,324 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of that benchmark is roughly $1,192 to $1,456. This is not an adopted payment standard or subsidy quote. ZIP schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules may differ. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
- What are the FY2027 Fair Market Rents in Wildwood?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,092, 1-bedroom $1,139, 2-bedroom $1,324, 3-bedroom $1,606, 4-bedroom $1,904. These are HUD benchmarks, not household subsidy amounts. Confirm whether your agency uses ZIP-based standards and which schedule applies to your unit.
- Did Section 8 rent limits change in Wildwood for FY2027?
- The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metro went from $1,328 in FY2026 to $1,324 in FY2027, a decrease of $4 a month. FY2027 Fair Market Rents took effect on October 1, 2026. HUD's effective date does not automatically change a household's assistance. Ask your administering agency which adopted schedule and effective date apply to a new lease, move or reexamination.
Find Section 8 apartments in Wildwood
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Other Section 8 markets in FL
Rent limits from HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.