How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 23851?

For ZIP 23851 in Southampton County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,100 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $990 to $1,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 23851?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 23851, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,100, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,840. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 23851

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 23851 in Southampton 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

$870

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,100

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR

$1,840

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%)

$990

FMR (100%)

$1,100

High (110%)

$1,210

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 23851 at $1,100 is $49 higher than the Southampton County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,051. 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 23851?

No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 23851. 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 23851?: For ZIP 23851 in Southampton County, VA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,100 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $990 to $1,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 23851?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 23851, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,100, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,840. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 23851

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Southampton County overview All of Virginia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 23851 maps to Southampton County, VA · FIPS 51175. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.