How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34266?

For ZIP 34266 in De Soto County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34266?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34266, by bedroom size: studio $1,050, 1-bedroom $1,230, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $1,980, 4-bedroom $2,360. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 34266?

Vouchers for De Soto County are administered by Arcadia Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34266 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34266

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34266 in De Soto 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

$1,050

1 BR

$1,230

2 BR

$1,490

3 BR

$1,980

4 BR

$2,360

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%)

$1,340

FMR (100%)

$1,490

High (110%)

$1,640

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 34266 at $1,490 is $281 higher than the De Soto County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,209. 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 34266?

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 34266 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 De Soto County

Arcadia Housing Authority
Arcadia · PHA code FL055
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34266 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 34266?: For ZIP 34266 in De Soto County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34266?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34266, by bedroom size: studio $1,050, 1-bedroom $1,230, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $1,980, 4-bedroom $2,360. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 34266?: Vouchers for De Soto County are administered by Arcadia Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34266 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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De Soto County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 34266 maps to De Soto County, FL · FIPS 12027. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.