How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 33759?

For ZIP 33759 in Pinellas County, FL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,230 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,005 to $2,455. 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 33759?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33759, by bedroom size: studio $1,860, 1-bedroom $1,920, 2-bedroom $2,230, 3-bedroom $2,850, 4-bedroom $3,460. 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 33759?

Agencies listed for Pinellas County include Pinellas County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of St. Petersburg, Clearwater Housing Authority. 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.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 33759

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33759 in Pinellas 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.

Studio

$1,860

1 BR

$1,920

2 BR

$2,230

3 BR

$2,850

4 BR

$3,460

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 33759?

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 $1,920 for a one-bedroom and $2,230 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 33759. 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 33759

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33759 fell from $2,330 in FY2026 to $2,230 in FY2027, a change of -$100 a month (-4.3%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,880	$1,860	-$20 (-1.1%)
1-bedroom	$2,000	$1,920	-$80 (-4.0%)
2-bedroom	$2,330	$2,230	-$100 (-4.3%)
3-bedroom	$2,980	$2,850	-$130 (-4.4%)
4-bedroom	$3,630	$3,460	-$170 (-4.7%)

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 33759? 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.

Low (90%)

$2,005

FMR (100%)

$2,230

High (110%)

$2,455

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 33759 at $2,230 is $313 higher than the Pinellas County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,917. 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 33759?

Yes. Florida law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 33759 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).

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Pinellas County

Pinellas County Housing Authority
Largo · PHA code FL062
3,970 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of St. Petersburg
St Petersburg · PHA code FL002
3,913 Section 8 units
Clearwater Housing Authority
Clearwater · PHA code FL075
1,436 Section 8 units
Boley Centers, Inc.
St Petersburg · PHA code FL888
210 Section 8 units
Tarpon Springs Housing Authority
Tarpon Springs · PHA code FL058
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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 33759?: For ZIP 33759 in Pinellas County, FL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,230 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,005 to $2,455. 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 33759?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33759, by bedroom size: studio $1,860, 1-bedroom $1,920, 2-bedroom $2,230, 3-bedroom $2,850, 4-bedroom $3,460. 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 33759?: Agencies listed for Pinellas County include Pinellas County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of St. Petersburg, Clearwater Housing Authority. 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 33759

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 33759 maps to Pinellas County, FL · FIPS 12103. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.