Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34756
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34756 in Lake 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.
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.
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 34756 at $1,770 is $202 lower than the Lake 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 34756?
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 34756 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 Lake County
Lake County Housing Agency
Tavares · PHA code FL106
537 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Eustis
Eustis · PHA code FL040
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34756 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 34756?
- For ZIP 34756 in Lake County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,770 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,595 to $1,945 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34756?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34756, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,550, 2-bedroom $1,770, 3-bedroom $2,220, 4-bedroom $2,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 34756?
- Vouchers for Lake County are administered by Lake County Housing Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Eustis. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 34756 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 34756
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 34756 maps to Lake County, FL · FIPS 12069. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.