Section 8 Rent in ZIP 33039
FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33039 in Miami-Dade 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 33039 at $2,440 is $4 higher than the Miami-Dade County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,436. 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 33039?
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 33039 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 Miami-Dade County
Miami Dade Housing and Community Dev
Miami · PHA code FL005
21,682 Section 8 unitsHialeah Housing Authority
Hialeah · PHA code FL066
5,890 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach · PHA code FL017
3,576 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Homestead
Homestead · PHA code FL068
1,939 Section 8 unitsMiami Hsg Conservation
Miami · PHA code FL145
384 Section 8 units
The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33039 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 33039?
- For ZIP 33039 in Miami-Dade County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,440 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,195 to $2,685 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33039?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33039, by bedroom size: studio $1,830, 1-bedroom $2,000, 2-bedroom $2,440, 3-bedroom $3,130, 4-bedroom $3,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 33039?
- Vouchers for Miami-Dade County are administered by Miami Dade Housing and Community Dev, Hialeah Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33039 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 33039
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 33039 maps to Miami-Dade County, FL · FIPS 12086. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.