How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 33544?

For ZIP 33544 in Pasco County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,640 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,375 to $2,905 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33544?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33544, by bedroom size: studio $2,130, 1-bedroom $2,260, 2-bedroom $2,640, 3-bedroom $3,380, 4-bedroom $4,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 33544?

Vouchers for Pasco County are administered by Pasco County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33544 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 33544

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33544 in Pasco 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

$2,130

1 BR

$2,260

2 BR

$2,640

3 BR

$3,380

4 BR

$4,110

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%)

$2,375

FMR (100%)

$2,640

High (110%)

$2,905

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 33544 at $2,640 is $663 higher than the Pasco 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 33544?

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 33544 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 Pasco County

Pasco County Housing Authority
Dade City · PHA code FL104
1,817 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33544 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 33544?: For ZIP 33544 in Pasco County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,640 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,375 to $2,905 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33544?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33544, by bedroom size: studio $2,130, 1-bedroom $2,260, 2-bedroom $2,640, 3-bedroom $3,380, 4-bedroom $4,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 33544?: Vouchers for Pasco County are administered by Pasco County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33544 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Pasco County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 33544 maps to Pasco County, FL · FIPS 12101. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.