How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 20143?

For ZIP 20143 in Prince William County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,910 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,620 to $3,200 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20143?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20143, by bedroom size: studio $2,530, 1-bedroom $2,610, 2-bedroom $2,910, 3-bedroom $3,680, 4-bedroom $4,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 20143?

Vouchers for Prince William County are administered by Prince William County Office of Hcd. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20143 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 20143

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20143 in Prince William County, Virginia: 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 Virginia.

Studio

$2,530

1 BR

$2,610

2 BR

$2,910

3 BR

$3,680

4 BR

$4,320

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%)

$2,620

FMR (100%)

$2,910

High (110%)

$3,200

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 20143 at $2,910 is $664 higher than the Prince William County 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 20143?

No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 20143. 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.

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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 Prince William County

Prince William County Office of Hcd
Woodbridge · PHA code VA046
2,223 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20143 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 20143?: For ZIP 20143 in Prince William County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,910 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,620 to $3,200 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20143?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20143, by bedroom size: studio $2,530, 1-bedroom $2,610, 2-bedroom $2,910, 3-bedroom $3,680, 4-bedroom $4,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 20143?: Vouchers for Prince William County are administered by Prince William County Office of Hcd. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20143 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Prince William County overview All of Virginia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 20143 maps to Prince William County, VA · FIPS 51153. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.