How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 22205?

For ZIP 22205 in Arlington County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,915 to $2,345 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 22205?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 22205, by bedroom size: studio $1,850, 1-bedroom $1,910, 2-bedroom $2,130, 3-bedroom $2,690, 4-bedroom $3,160. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 22205?

Vouchers for Arlington County are administered by Arlington County Dept. of Human Services — Housing Assistance Bureau. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 22205 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 22205

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 22205 in Arlington 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

$1,850

1 BR

$1,910

2 BR

$2,130

3 BR

$2,690

4 BR

$3,160

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%)

$1,915

FMR (100%)

$2,130

High (110%)

$2,345

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 22205 at $2,130 is $116 lower than the Arlington County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,246. 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 22205?

No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 22205. 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 Arlington County

Arlington County Dept. of Human Services — Housing Assistance Bureau
Arlington · PHA code VA028
1,827 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 22205 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 22205?: For ZIP 22205 in Arlington County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,915 to $2,345 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 22205?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 22205, by bedroom size: studio $1,850, 1-bedroom $1,910, 2-bedroom $2,130, 3-bedroom $2,690, 4-bedroom $3,160. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 22205?: Vouchers for Arlington County are administered by Arlington County Dept. of Human Services — Housing Assistance Bureau. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 22205 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 22205

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Arlington County overview All of Virginia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 22205 maps to Arlington County, VA · FIPS 51013. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.