How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 32776?

For ZIP 32776 in Lake County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,930 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,735 to $2,125 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32776?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32776, by bedroom size: studio $1,610, 1-bedroom $1,690, 2-bedroom $1,930, 3-bedroom $2,420, 4-bedroom $2,850. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 32776?

Vouchers for Lake County are administered by Lake County Housing Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Eustis. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32776 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 32776

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32776 in Lake 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

$1,610

1 BR

$1,690

2 BR

$1,930

3 BR

$2,420

4 BR

$2,850

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%)

$1,735

FMR (100%)

$1,930

High (110%)

$2,125

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 32776 at $1,930 is $42 lower than the Lake 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 32776?

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 32776 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 Lake County

Lake County Housing Agency
Tavares · PHA code FL106
537 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Eustis
Eustis · PHA code FL040
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32776 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 32776?: For ZIP 32776 in Lake County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,930 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,735 to $2,125 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32776?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32776, by bedroom size: studio $1,610, 1-bedroom $1,690, 2-bedroom $1,930, 3-bedroom $2,420, 4-bedroom $2,850. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 32776?: Vouchers for Lake County are administered by Lake County Housing Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Eustis. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32776 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Lake County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 32776 maps to Lake County, FL · FIPS 12069. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.