Section 8 Rent in ZIP 20147
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20147 in Loudoun 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.
What is the average rent in ZIP 20147?
HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $2,260 for a one-bedroom and $2,520 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 20147. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.
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.
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 20147 at $2,520 is $274 higher than the Loudoun 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 20147?
No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 20147. 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.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Loudoun County
Loudoun County Dhcd
Leesburg · PHA code VA035
817 Section 8 units
The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20147 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 20147?
- For ZIP 20147 in Loudoun County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,520 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,270 to $2,770 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20147?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20147, by bedroom size: studio $2,190, 1-bedroom $2,260, 2-bedroom $2,520, 3-bedroom $3,180, 4-bedroom $3,740. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 20147?
- Vouchers for Loudoun County are administered by Loudoun County Dhcd. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20147 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 20147
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 20147 maps to Loudoun County, VA · FIPS 51107. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.