How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 23454?

For ZIP 23454 in Virginia Beach City, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,775 to $2,165 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 23454?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 23454, by bedroom size: studio $1,720, 1-bedroom $1,740, 2-bedroom $1,970, 3-bedroom $2,730, 4-bedroom $3,220. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 23454?

Vouchers for Virginia Beach City are administered by Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres.. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 23454 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 23454

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 23454 in Virginia Beach City, 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

$1,720

1 BR

$1,740

2 BR

$1,970

3 BR

$2,730

4 BR

$3,220

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%)

$1,775

FMR (100%)

$1,970

High (110%)

$2,165

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 23454 at $1,970 is $257 higher than the Virginia Beach City county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,713. 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 23454?

No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 23454. 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 Virginia Beach City

Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres.
Virginia Beach · PHA code VA039
2,204 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 23454 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 23454?: For ZIP 23454 in Virginia Beach City, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,775 to $2,165 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 23454?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 23454, by bedroom size: studio $1,720, 1-bedroom $1,740, 2-bedroom $1,970, 3-bedroom $2,730, 4-bedroom $3,220. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 23454?: Vouchers for Virginia Beach City are administered by Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres.. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 23454 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 23454

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Virginia Beach City overview All of Virginia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 23454 maps to Virginia Beach City, VA · FIPS 51810. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.