How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 33449?

For ZIP 33449 in Palm Beach County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,380 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $3,040 to $3,720 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33449?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33449, by bedroom size: studio $2,680, 1-bedroom $2,850, 2-bedroom $3,380, 3-bedroom $4,380, 4-bedroom $5,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 33449?

Vouchers for Palm Beach County are administered by West Palm Beach Housing Authority, Palm Beach County Housing Authority, Delray Beach Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33449 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 33449

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33449 in Palm Beach 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

$2,680

1 BR

$2,850

2 BR

$3,380

3 BR

$4,380

4 BR

$5,080

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%)

$3,040

FMR (100%)

$3,380

High (110%)

$3,720

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 33449 at $3,380 is $1,126 higher than the Palm Beach County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,254. 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 33449?

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 33449 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 Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach Housing Authority
West Palm Beach · PHA code FL009
4,061 Section 8 units
Palm Beach County Housing Authority
West Palm Beach · PHA code FL080
3,133 Section 8 units
Delray Beach Housing Authority
Delray Beach · PHA code FL083
1,166 Section 8 units
Ha Boca Raton
Boca Raton · PHA code FL119
729 Section 8 units
Pahokee Housing Authority
Pahokee · PHA code FL021
140 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33449 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 33449?: For ZIP 33449 in Palm Beach County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,380 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $3,040 to $3,720 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33449?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33449, by bedroom size: studio $2,680, 1-bedroom $2,850, 2-bedroom $3,380, 3-bedroom $4,380, 4-bedroom $5,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 33449?: Vouchers for Palm Beach County are administered by West Palm Beach Housing Authority, Palm Beach County Housing Authority, Delray Beach Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33449 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Palm Beach County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 33449 maps to Palm Beach County, FL · FIPS 12099. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.