How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34759?

For ZIP 34759 in Polk County, FL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,080 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,870 to $2,290. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 34759?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34759, by bedroom size: studio $1,650, 1-bedroom $1,750, 2-bedroom $2,080, 3-bedroom $2,820, 4-bedroom $3,400. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 34759?

Agencies listed for Polk County include Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland, Winter Haven Housing Authority, Lake Wales Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34759

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34759 in Polk County, Florida: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Florida.

Studio

$1,650

1 BR

$1,750

2 BR

$2,080

3 BR

$2,820

4 BR

$3,400

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 34759?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $1,750 for a one-bedroom and $2,080 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 34759. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 34759

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34759 rose from $1,910 in FY2026 to $2,080 in FY2027, a change of +$170 a month (+8.9%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,570	$1,650	+$80 (+5.1%)
1-bedroom	$1,590	$1,750	+$160 (+10.1%)
2-bedroom	$1,910	$2,080	+$170 (+8.9%)
3-bedroom	$2,550	$2,820	+$270 (+10.6%)
4-bedroom	$3,130	$3,400	+$270 (+8.6%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 34759? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.

Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$1,870

FMR (100%)

$2,080

High (110%)

$2,290

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 34759 at $2,080 is $472 higher than the Polk County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,608. This is a comparison of HUD benchmarks. It does not establish the agency's adopted standard or the assistance available to a particular household.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 34759?

Yes. Florida law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 34759 can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.

Florida HB 1417 (2023) preempts local tenant regulation; county source-of-income ordinances (Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange, Pinellas) are of uncertain effect

PRRAC notes the 2023 preemption may nullify existing county ordinances; ask the county human-rights office whether it is still enforcing. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Polk County

Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland
Lakeland · PHA code FL011
1,813 Section 8 units
Winter Haven Housing Authority
Winter Haven · PHA code FL139
385 Section 8 units
Lake Wales Housing Authority
Lake Wales · PHA code FL071
269 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of Bartow
Bartow · PHA code FL026
84 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Mulberry
Mulberry · PHA code FL054
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These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34759?: For ZIP 34759 in Polk County, FL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,080 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,870 to $2,290. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 34759?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34759, by bedroom size: studio $1,650, 1-bedroom $1,750, 2-bedroom $2,080, 3-bedroom $2,820, 4-bedroom $3,400. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 34759?: Agencies listed for Polk County include Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland, Winter Haven Housing Authority, Lake Wales Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 34759

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 34759 maps to Polk County, FL · FIPS 12105. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.