How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 33503?

For ZIP 33503 in Hillsborough County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,945 to $2,375 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33503?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33503, by bedroom size: studio $1,740, 1-bedroom $1,860, 2-bedroom $2,160, 3-bedroom $2,770, 4-bedroom $3,360. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 33503?

Vouchers for Hillsborough County are administered by Tampa Housing Authority, Plant City Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33503 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 33503

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33503 in Hillsborough 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

$1,740

1 BR

$1,860

2 BR

$2,160

3 BR

$2,770

4 BR

$3,360

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%)

$1,945

FMR (100%)

$2,160

High (110%)

$2,375

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 33503 at $2,160 is $183 higher than the Hillsborough County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,977. 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 33503?

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 33503 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 Hillsborough County

Tampa Housing Authority
Tampa · PHA code FL003
11,814 Section 8 units
Plant City Housing Authority
Plant City · PHA code FL034
187 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33503 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 33503?: For ZIP 33503 in Hillsborough County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,945 to $2,375 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33503?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33503, by bedroom size: studio $1,740, 1-bedroom $1,860, 2-bedroom $2,160, 3-bedroom $2,770, 4-bedroom $3,360. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 33503?: Vouchers for Hillsborough County are administered by Tampa Housing Authority, Plant City Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33503 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Hillsborough County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 33503 maps to Hillsborough County, FL · FIPS 12057. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.