How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 32730?

For ZIP 32730 in Seminole County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,760 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,585 to $1,935 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32730?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32730, by bedroom size: studio $1,470, 1-bedroom $1,540, 2-bedroom $1,760, 3-bedroom $2,210, 4-bedroom $2,610. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 32730?

Vouchers for Seminole County are administered by Seminole County Housing Authority, the Housing Authority of the City of Sanford. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32730 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 32730

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32730 in Seminole 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

$1,470

1 BR

$1,540

2 BR

$1,760

3 BR

$2,210

4 BR

$2,610

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%)

$1,585

FMR (100%)

$1,760

High (110%)

$1,935

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 32730 at $1,760 is $212 lower than the Seminole County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,972. 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 32730?

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 32730 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 Seminole County

Seminole County Housing Authority
Oviedo · PHA code FL033
526 Section 8 units
the Housing Authority of the City of Sanford
Sanford · PHA code FL016
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32730 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 32730?: For ZIP 32730 in Seminole County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,760 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,585 to $1,935 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32730?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32730, by bedroom size: studio $1,470, 1-bedroom $1,540, 2-bedroom $1,760, 3-bedroom $2,210, 4-bedroom $2,610. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 32730?: Vouchers for Seminole County are administered by Seminole County Housing Authority, the Housing Authority of the City of Sanford. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32730 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Seminole County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 32730 maps to Seminole County, FL · FIPS 12117. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.