How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 32003?

For ZIP 32003 in Clay County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,310 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,080 to $2,540 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32003?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32003, by bedroom size: studio $1,890, 1-bedroom $1,920, 2-bedroom $2,310, 3-bedroom $2,850, 4-bedroom $3,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 32003

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32003 in Clay County, Florida: 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 Florida.

Studio

$1,890

1 BR

$1,920

2 BR

$2,310

3 BR

$2,850

4 BR

$3,570

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%)

$2,080

FMR (100%)

$2,310

High (110%)

$2,540

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 32003 at $2,310 is $652 higher than the Clay County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,658. 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 32003?

It depends on the city. Florida has no statewide source-of-income law, but some local ordinances in the state prohibit voucher discrimination. Check whether ZIP 32003 sits inside a protected jurisdiction before assuming either way.

No statewide SOI protection. Miami-Dade County (2020) and a few other localities have protections. Elsewhere, landlords may refuse vouchers.

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 32003?: For ZIP 32003 in Clay County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,310 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,080 to $2,540 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32003?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32003, by bedroom size: studio $1,890, 1-bedroom $1,920, 2-bedroom $2,310, 3-bedroom $2,850, 4-bedroom $3,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Clay County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 32003 maps to Clay County, FL · FIPS 12019. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.