How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 32949?

For ZIP 32949 in Brevard County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,860 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,675 to $2,045 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32949?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32949, by bedroom size: studio $1,380, 1-bedroom $1,620, 2-bedroom $1,860, 3-bedroom $2,540, 4-bedroom $2,890. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 32949?

Vouchers for Brevard County are administered by Housing Authority of Brevard County, Housing Authority of the City of Titusville, Housing Authority of the City of Cocoa. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32949 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 32949

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32949 in Brevard 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

$1,380

1 BR

$1,620

2 BR

$1,860

3 BR

$2,540

4 BR

$2,890

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%)

$1,675

FMR (100%)

$1,860

High (110%)

$2,045

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 32949 at $1,860 is $151 higher than the Brevard County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,709. 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 32949?

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 32949 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 Brevard County

Housing Authority of Brevard County
Melbourne · PHA code FL020
2,173 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Titusville
Titusville · PHA code FL025
763 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Cocoa
Cocoa · PHA code FL019
221 Section 8 units
Melbourne Housing Authority
Melbourne · PHA code FL056
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32949 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 32949?: For ZIP 32949 in Brevard County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,860 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,675 to $2,045 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 32949?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 32949, by bedroom size: studio $1,380, 1-bedroom $1,620, 2-bedroom $1,860, 3-bedroom $2,540, 4-bedroom $2,890. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 32949?: Vouchers for Brevard County are administered by Housing Authority of Brevard County, Housing Authority of the City of Titusville, Housing Authority of the City of Cocoa. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 32949 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Brevard County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 32949 maps to Brevard County, FL · FIPS 12009. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.