How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34446?

For ZIP 34446 in Citrus County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,240 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,115 to $1,365 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34446?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34446, by bedroom size: studio $990, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,240, 3-bedroom $1,720, 4-bedroom $2,040. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 34446?

Vouchers for Citrus County are administered by Citrus County Housing Services. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34446 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34446

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34446 in Citrus 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

$990

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,240

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR

$2,040

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%)

$1,115

FMR (100%)

$1,240

High (110%)

$1,365

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 34446 at $1,240 is $15 higher than the Citrus County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,225. 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 34446?

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 34446 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 Citrus County

Citrus County Housing Services
Lecanto · PHA code FL147
333 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34446 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 34446?: For ZIP 34446 in Citrus County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,240 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,115 to $1,365 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34446?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34446, by bedroom size: studio $990, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,240, 3-bedroom $1,720, 4-bedroom $2,040. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 34446?: Vouchers for Citrus County are administered by Citrus County Housing Services. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34446 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Citrus County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 34446 maps to Citrus County, FL · FIPS 12017. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.