How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 33597?

For ZIP 33597 in Sumter County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,080 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $970 to $1,190 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33597?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33597, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,080, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,610. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 33597

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33597 in Sumter 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

$870

1 BR

$930

2 BR

$1,080

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR

$1,610

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%)

$970

FMR (100%)

$1,080

High (110%)

$1,190

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 33597 at $1,080 is $248 lower than the Sumter County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,328. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 33597?

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 33597 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 33597?: For ZIP 33597 in Sumter County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,080 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $970 to $1,190 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33597?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33597, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,080, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,610. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Sumter County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 33597 maps to Sumter County, FL · FIPS 12119. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.