How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 32209?

For ZIP 32209 in Duval County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32209?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32209, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,480, 4-bedroom $1,850. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 32209?

Vouchers for Duval County are administered by Jacksonville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32209 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 32209

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32209 in Duval 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

$980

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,480

4 BR

$1,850

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%)

$1,080

FMR (100%)

$1,200

High (110%)

$1,320

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 32209 at $1,200 is $458 lower than the Duval County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,658. 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 32209?

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 32209 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.

Housing authorities serving Duval County

Jacksonville Housing Authority
Jacksonville · PHA code FL001
8,501 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32209 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 32209?: For ZIP 32209 in Duval County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32209?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32209, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,480, 4-bedroom $1,850. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 32209?: Vouchers for Duval County are administered by Jacksonville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32209 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Duval County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 32209 maps to Duval County, FL · FIPS 12031. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.