How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34761?

For ZIP 34761 in Orange County, FL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,140 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,925 to $2,355. 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 34761?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34761, by bedroom size: studio $1,810, 1-bedroom $1,890, 2-bedroom $2,140, 3-bedroom $2,670, 4-bedroom $3,120. 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 34761?

Agencies listed for Orange County include Orlando Housing Authority, Orange County Housing & Community Development, Housing Authority of the City of Winter Park. 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 34761

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34761 in Orange 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

$1,810

1 BR

$1,890

2 BR

$2,140

3 BR

$2,670

4 BR

$3,120

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 34761?

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 $1,890 for a one-bedroom and $2,140 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 34761. 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 34761

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34761 stayed at $2,140 for FY2027. FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,790	$1,810	+$20 (+1.1%)
1-bedroom	$1,880	$1,890	+$10 (+0.5%)
2-bedroom	$2,140	$2,140	$0 (0%)
3-bedroom	$2,690	$2,670	-$20 (-0.7%)
4-bedroom	$3,170	$3,120	-$50 (-1.6%)

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.

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%)

$1,925

FMR (100%)

$2,140

High (110%)

$2,355

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 34761 at $2,140 is $181 higher than the Orange County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,959. 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 34761?

Yes. Florida law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 34761 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 Orange County

Orlando Housing Authority
Orlando · PHA code FL004
4,820 Section 8 units
Orange County Housing & Community Development
Orlando · PHA code FL093
1,358 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Winter Park
Winter Park · PHA code FL082
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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 34761?: For ZIP 34761 in Orange County, FL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,140 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,925 to $2,355. 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 34761?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34761, by bedroom size: studio $1,810, 1-bedroom $1,890, 2-bedroom $2,140, 3-bedroom $2,670, 4-bedroom $3,120. 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 34761?: Agencies listed for Orange County include Orlando Housing Authority, Orange County Housing & Community Development, Housing Authority of the City of Winter Park. 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 34761

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 34761 maps to Orange County, FL · FIPS 12095. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.