Section 8 Rent in ZIP 32720
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32720 in Volusia 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.
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.
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 32720 at $1,520 is $180 lower than the Volusia County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,700. 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 32720?
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 32720 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 Volusia County
Housing Authority of City of Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach · PHA code FL007
1,884 Section 8 unitsDeland Housing Authority
Deland · PHA code FL072
1,013 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach · PHA code FL022
501 Section 8 unitsCounty of Volusia Dept. of Community Services
Deland · PHA code FL113
327 Section 8 unitsOrmond Beach Housing Authority
Ormond Beach · PHA code FL024
213 Section 8 units
The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32720 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 32720?
- For ZIP 32720 in Volusia County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,520 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,370 to $1,670 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32720?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32720, by bedroom size: studio $1,270, 1-bedroom $1,340, 2-bedroom $1,520, 3-bedroom $1,940, 4-bedroom $2,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 32720?
- Vouchers for Volusia County are administered by Housing Authority of City of Daytona Beach, Deland Housing Authority, Housing Authority of New Smyrna Beach. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32720 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 32720
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 32720 maps to Volusia County, FL · FIPS 12127. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.