How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 14036?

For ZIP 14036 in Genesee County, NY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 14036?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14036, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $950, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 14036?

Vouchers for Genesee County are administered by Batavia Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14036 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 14036

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14036 in Genesee County, New York: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in New York.

Studio

$800

1 BR

$950

2 BR

$1,160

3 BR

$1,390

4 BR

$1,540

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,045

FMR (100%)

$1,160

High (110%)

$1,275

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 14036 at $1,160 is $8 lower than the Genesee County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,168. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 14036?

No. New York law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 14036. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

NY Human Rights Law §296(5)

NY State Human Rights Law prohibits housing discrimination based on lawful source of income statewide (added by 2019 amendment). Enforcement by NYS Division of Human Rights. Post-Commons West (2024) enforcement in some counties is murky — see county-level notes.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Genesee County

Batavia Housing Authority
Batavia · PHA code NY052
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14036 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 14036?: For ZIP 14036 in Genesee County, NY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,045 to $1,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 14036?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14036, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $950, 2-bedroom $1,160, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 14036?: Vouchers for Genesee County are administered by Batavia Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14036 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Genesee County overview All of New York

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 14036 maps to Genesee County, NY · FIPS 36037. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.