How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 22042?

For ZIP 22042 in Fairfax County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,440 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,195 to $2,685 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 22042?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 22042, by bedroom size: studio $2,120, 1-bedroom $2,190, 2-bedroom $2,440, 3-bedroom $3,080, 4-bedroom $3,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 22042?

Vouchers for Fairfax County are administered by Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 22042 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 22042

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 22042 in Fairfax 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

$2,120

1 BR

$2,190

2 BR

$2,440

3 BR

$3,080

4 BR

$3,620

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%)

$2,195

FMR (100%)

$2,440

High (110%)

$2,685

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 22042 at $2,440 is $194 higher than the Fairfax 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 22042?

No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 22042. 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 Fairfax County

Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Fairfax · PHA code VA019
5,329 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 22042 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 22042?: For ZIP 22042 in Fairfax County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,440 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,195 to $2,685 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 22042?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 22042, by bedroom size: studio $2,120, 1-bedroom $2,190, 2-bedroom $2,440, 3-bedroom $3,080, 4-bedroom $3,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 22042?: Vouchers for Fairfax County are administered by Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 22042 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 22042

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Fairfax County overview All of Virginia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 22042 maps to Fairfax County, VA · FIPS 51059. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.