How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 33149?

For ZIP 33149 in Miami-Dade County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,450 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $3,105 to $3,795 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33149?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33149, by bedroom size: studio $2,590, 1-bedroom $2,820, 2-bedroom $3,450, 3-bedroom $4,420, 4-bedroom $5,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 33149?

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 33149 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 33149

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33149 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.

Studio

$2,590

1 BR

$2,820

2 BR

$3,450

3 BR

$4,420

4 BR

$5,110

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%)

$3,105

FMR (100%)

$3,450

High (110%)

$3,795

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 33149 at $3,450 is $1,014 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 33149?

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 33149 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 units
Hialeah Housing Authority
Hialeah · PHA code FL066
5,890 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach · PHA code FL017
3,576 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Homestead
Homestead · PHA code FL068
1,939 Section 8 units
Miami Hsg Conservation
Miami · PHA code FL145
384 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33149 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 33149?: For ZIP 33149 in Miami-Dade County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,450 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $3,105 to $3,795 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33149?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33149, by bedroom size: studio $2,590, 1-bedroom $2,820, 2-bedroom $3,450, 3-bedroom $4,420, 4-bedroom $5,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 33149?: 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 33149 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Miami-Dade County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 33149 maps to Miami-Dade County, FL · FIPS 12086. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.