How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34286?

For ZIP 34286 in Sarasota County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,370 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,135 to $2,605 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34286?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34286, by bedroom size: studio $1,720, 1-bedroom $2,040, 2-bedroom $2,370, 3-bedroom $3,070, 4-bedroom $3,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 34286?

Vouchers for Sarasota County are administered by Sarasota Housing Authority, Venice Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34286 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34286

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34286 in Sarasota 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

$1,720

1 BR

$2,040

2 BR

$2,370

3 BR

$3,070

4 BR

$3,660

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%)

$2,135

FMR (100%)

$2,370

High (110%)

$2,605

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 34286 at $2,370 is $412 higher than the Sarasota County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,958. 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 34286?

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 34286 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 Sarasota County

Sarasota Housing Authority
Sarasota · PHA code FL008
2,265 Section 8 units
Venice Housing Authority
Venice · PHA code FL064
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34286 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 34286?: For ZIP 34286 in Sarasota County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,370 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,135 to $2,605 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34286?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34286, by bedroom size: studio $1,720, 1-bedroom $2,040, 2-bedroom $2,370, 3-bedroom $3,070, 4-bedroom $3,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 34286?: Vouchers for Sarasota County are administered by Sarasota Housing Authority, Venice Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34286 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Sarasota County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 34286 maps to Sarasota County, FL · FIPS 12115. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.