How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34972?

For ZIP 34972 in Okeechobee County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,520 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,370 to $1,670 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34972?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34972, by bedroom size: studio $1,270, 1-bedroom $1,340, 2-bedroom $1,520, 3-bedroom $1,920, 4-bedroom $2,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 34972

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34972 in Okeechobee 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

$1,270

1 BR

$1,340

2 BR

$1,520

3 BR

$1,920

4 BR

$2,320

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%)

$1,370

FMR (100%)

$1,520

High (110%)

$1,670

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 34972 at $1,520 is $174 higher than the Okeechobee County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,346. 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 34972?

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 34972 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 34972?: For ZIP 34972 in Okeechobee County, FL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,520 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,370 to $1,670 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 34972?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 34972, by bedroom size: studio $1,270, 1-bedroom $1,340, 2-bedroom $1,520, 3-bedroom $1,920, 4-bedroom $2,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Okeechobee County overview All of Florida

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 34972 maps to Okeechobee County, FL · FIPS 12093. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.