How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34661?

For ZIP 34661 in Hernando County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,250 to $1,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34661?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34661, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,390, 3-bedroom $1,770, 4-bedroom $2,120. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 34661?

Vouchers for Hernando County are administered by Hernando County Housing Authority, Brooksville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34661 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34661

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34661 in Hernando 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

$1,120

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,390

3 BR

$1,770

4 BR

$2,120

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%)

$1,250

FMR (100%)

$1,390

High (110%)

$1,530

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 34661 at $1,390 is $587 lower than the Hernando County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,977. 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 34661?

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 34661 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 Hernando County

Hernando County Housing Authority
Brooksville · PHA code FL137
435 Section 8 units
Brooksville Housing Authority
Brooksville · PHA code FL074
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34661 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 34661?: For ZIP 34661 in Hernando County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,250 to $1,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34661?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34661, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,390, 3-bedroom $1,770, 4-bedroom $2,120. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 34661?: Vouchers for Hernando County are administered by Hernando County Housing Authority, Brooksville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34661 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Hernando County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 34661 maps to Hernando County, FL · FIPS 12053. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.