How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34203?

For ZIP 34203 in Manatee County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,680 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,510 to $1,850 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34203?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34203, by bedroom size: studio $1,220, 1-bedroom $1,450, 2-bedroom $1,680, 3-bedroom $2,180, 4-bedroom $2,600. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 34203?

Vouchers for Manatee County are administered by Manatee County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Bradenton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34203 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34203

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34203 in Manatee 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

$1,220

1 BR

$1,450

2 BR

$1,680

3 BR

$2,180

4 BR

$2,600

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%)

$1,510

FMR (100%)

$1,680

High (110%)

$1,850

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 34203 at $1,680 is $278 lower than the Manatee County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,958. 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 34203?

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 34203 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 Manatee County

Manatee County Housing Authority
Bradenton · PHA code FL105
1,286 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Bradenton
Bradenton · PHA code FL023
203 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34203 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 34203?: For ZIP 34203 in Manatee County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,680 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,510 to $1,850 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34203?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34203, by bedroom size: studio $1,220, 1-bedroom $1,450, 2-bedroom $1,680, 3-bedroom $2,180, 4-bedroom $2,600. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 34203?: Vouchers for Manatee County are administered by Manatee County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Bradenton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34203 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Manatee County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 34203 maps to Manatee County, FL · FIPS 12081. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.