How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 33898?

For ZIP 33898 in Polk County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,330 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,195 to $1,465 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33898?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33898, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,090, 2-bedroom $1,330, 3-bedroom $1,800, 4-bedroom $2,230. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 33898?

Vouchers for Polk County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland, Winter Haven Housing Authority, Lake Wales Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33898 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 33898

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33898 in Polk 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

$1,090

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,330

3 BR

$1,800

4 BR

$2,230

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%)

$1,195

FMR (100%)

$1,330

High (110%)

$1,465

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 33898 at $1,330 is $167 lower than the Polk County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,497. 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 33898?

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 33898 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 Polk County

Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland
Lakeland · PHA code FL011
1,813 Section 8 units
Winter Haven Housing Authority
Winter Haven · PHA code FL139
385 Section 8 units
Lake Wales Housing Authority
Lake Wales · PHA code FL071
269 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of Bartow
Bartow · PHA code FL026
84 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Mulberry
Mulberry · PHA code FL054
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33898 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 33898?: For ZIP 33898 in Polk County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,330 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,195 to $1,465 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 33898?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 33898, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,090, 2-bedroom $1,330, 3-bedroom $1,800, 4-bedroom $2,230. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 33898?: Vouchers for Polk County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland, Winter Haven Housing Authority, Lake Wales Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 33898 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Polk County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 33898 maps to Polk County, FL · FIPS 12105. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.