How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34744?

For ZIP 34744 in Osceola County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,720 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,550 to $1,890 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34744?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34744, by bedroom size: studio $1,440, 1-bedroom $1,510, 2-bedroom $1,720, 3-bedroom $2,160, 4-bedroom $2,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 34744?

Vouchers for Osceola County are administered by Osceola County Housing Agency. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34744 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34744

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34744 in Osceola 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

$1,440

1 BR

$1,510

2 BR

$1,720

3 BR

$2,160

4 BR

$2,550

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%)

$1,550

FMR (100%)

$1,720

High (110%)

$1,890

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 34744 at $1,720 is $252 lower than the Osceola County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,972. 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 34744?

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 34744 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 Osceola County

Osceola County Housing Agency
Kissimmee · PHA code FL201
303 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34744 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 34744?: For ZIP 34744 in Osceola County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,720 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,550 to $1,890 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34744?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34744, by bedroom size: studio $1,440, 1-bedroom $1,510, 2-bedroom $1,720, 3-bedroom $2,160, 4-bedroom $2,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 34744?: Vouchers for Osceola County are administered by Osceola County Housing Agency. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34744 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Osceola County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 34744 maps to Osceola County, FL · FIPS 12097. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.