How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 22639?

For ZIP 22639 in Fauquier County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,730 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,555 to $1,905 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 22639?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 22639, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,500, 2-bedroom $1,730, 3-bedroom $2,180, 4-bedroom $2,760. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 22639

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 22639 in Fauquier 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

$1,450

1 BR

$1,500

2 BR

$1,730

3 BR

$2,180

4 BR

$2,760

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%)

$1,555

FMR (100%)

$1,730

High (110%)

$1,905

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 22639 at $1,730 is $516 lower than the Fauquier 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 22639?

No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 22639. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 22639?: For ZIP 22639 in Fauquier County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,730 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,555 to $1,905 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 22639?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 22639, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,500, 2-bedroom $1,730, 3-bedroom $2,180, 4-bedroom $2,760. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 22639

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Fauquier County overview All of Virginia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 22639 maps to Fauquier County, VA · FIPS 51061. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.