How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 20059?

For ZIP 20059 in District of Columbia, DC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,140 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,825 to $3,455 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20059?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20059, by bedroom size: studio $2,730, 1-bedroom $2,820, 2-bedroom $3,140, 3-bedroom $3,960, 4-bedroom $4,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 20059?

Vouchers for District of Columbia are administered by DC Housing Authority (DCHA), Community Connections. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20059 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 20059

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20059 in District of Columbia, District of Columbia: 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 District of Columbia.

Studio

$2,730

1 BR

$2,820

2 BR

$3,140

3 BR

$3,960

4 BR

$4,660

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%)

$2,825

FMR (100%)

$3,140

High (110%)

$3,455

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 20059 at $3,140 is $894 higher than the District of Columbia county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,246. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 20059?

No. District of Columbia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 20059. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

DC Human Rights Act (D.C. Law 2-38, SOI added 2005)

DC's Human Rights Act (D.C. Law 2-38, 1977 — SOI added 2005) prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income. One of the oldest and strongest SOI laws in the U.S. Applies to all landlords citywide with no unit floor. Enforcement via the DC Office of Human Rights.

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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 District of Columbia

DC Housing Authority (DCHA)
Washington · PHA code DC001
16,525 Section 8 units
Community Connections
Washington · PHA code DC880
298 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20059 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 20059?: For ZIP 20059 in District of Columbia, DC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,140 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,825 to $3,455 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20059?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20059, by bedroom size: studio $2,730, 1-bedroom $2,820, 2-bedroom $3,140, 3-bedroom $3,960, 4-bedroom $4,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 20059?: Vouchers for District of Columbia are administered by DC Housing Authority (DCHA), Community Connections. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20059 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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District of Columbia overview All of District of Columbia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 20059 maps to District of Columbia, DC · FIPS 11001. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.