Section 8 Rent in ZIP 33332
FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33332 in Broward County, Florida: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Florida.
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What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 33332?
HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $2,850 for a one-bedroom and $3,480 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 33332. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.
What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 33332
HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33332 fell from $3,500 in FY2026 to $3,480 in FY2027, a change of -$20 a month (-0.6%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,610 | $2,640 | +$30 (+1.1%) |
| 1-bedroom | $2,850 | $2,850 | $0 (0%) |
| 2-bedroom | $3,500 | $3,480 | -$20 (-0.6%) |
| 3-bedroom | $4,820 | $4,760 | -$60 (-1.2%) |
| 4-bedroom | $5,720 | $5,490 | -$230 (-4.0%) |
The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.
Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 33332? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.
Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)
These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.
ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)
ZIP 33332 at $3,480 is $1,159 higher than the Broward County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,321. This is a comparison of HUD benchmarks. It does not establish the agency's adopted standard or the assistance available to a particular household.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 33332?
Yes. Florida law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 33332 can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.
Florida HB 1417 (2023) preempts local tenant regulation; county source-of-income ordinances (Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange, Pinellas) are of uncertain effect
PRRAC notes the 2023 preemption may nullify existing county ordinances; ask the county human-rights office whether it is still enforcing. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Broward County
Broward County Housing Authority
Lauderdale Lakes · PHA code FL079
6,542 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale · PHA code FL010
3,376 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach · PHA code FL028
1,106 Section 8 unitsHollywood Housing Authority
Hollywood · PHA code FL136
926 Section 8 unitsDania Beach Housing Authority
Dania Beach · PHA code FL116
636 Section 8 units
These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 33332?
- For ZIP 33332 in Broward County, FL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,480 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $3,130 to $3,830. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
- What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 33332?
- HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33332, by bedroom size: studio $2,640, 1-bedroom $2,850, 2-bedroom $3,480, 3-bedroom $4,760, 4-bedroom $5,490. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 33332?
- Agencies listed for Broward County include Broward County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Housing Authority of Pompano Beach. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 33332
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Landlord and investor tools for Broward County
RentalCalcsFree calculators and guides from RentalCalcs, built by the VoucherMatch team, for landlords deciding whether to accept vouchers.
- Broward County rental market dataRents, home prices, cap rates and cash flow estimates for investors.
- Section 8 rent analyzerHUD rent benchmarks and modeled comparisons for Florida ZIP codes. Confirm adopted amounts with the agency.
- Compare HUD benchmarks with market rent in FloridaExplore modeled ZIP comparisons; these do not establish an approved rent or agency payment.
- Average rent in FloridaMarket rent versus HUD fair market rent by city and bedroom count.
- How Section 8 rent is calculatedFair market rent, payment standards and rent reasonableness, step by step.
- Section 8 landlord math for 2026What the payment standard changes mean for cash flow this year.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 33332 maps to Broward County, FL · FIPS 12011. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.