How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34685?

For ZIP 34685 in Pinellas County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,150 to $2,630 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34685?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34685, by bedroom size: studio $1,930, 1-bedroom $2,050, 2-bedroom $2,390, 3-bedroom $3,060, 4-bedroom $3,720. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 34685?

Vouchers for Pinellas County are administered by Pinellas County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of St. Petersburg, Clearwater Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34685 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34685

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34685 in Pinellas 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

$1,930

1 BR

$2,050

2 BR

$2,390

3 BR

$3,060

4 BR

$3,720

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%)

$2,150

FMR (100%)

$2,390

High (110%)

$2,630

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 34685 at $2,390 is $413 higher than the Pinellas County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,977. 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 34685?

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 34685 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 Pinellas County

Pinellas County Housing Authority
Largo · PHA code FL062
3,970 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of St. Petersburg
St Petersburg · PHA code FL002
3,913 Section 8 units
Clearwater Housing Authority
Clearwater · PHA code FL075
1,436 Section 8 units
Boley Centers, Inc.
St Petersburg · PHA code FL888
210 Section 8 units
Tarpon Springs Housing Authority
Tarpon Springs · PHA code FL058
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34685 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 34685?: For ZIP 34685 in Pinellas County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,150 to $2,630 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34685?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34685, by bedroom size: studio $1,930, 1-bedroom $2,050, 2-bedroom $2,390, 3-bedroom $3,060, 4-bedroom $3,720. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 34685?: Vouchers for Pinellas County are administered by Pinellas County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of St. Petersburg, Clearwater Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34685 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Pinellas County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 34685 maps to Pinellas County, FL · FIPS 12103. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.