How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 85373?

For ZIP 85373 in Maricopa County, AZ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,940 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,745 to $2,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 85373?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85373, by bedroom size: studio $1,540, 1-bedroom $1,670, 2-bedroom $1,940, 3-bedroom $2,590, 4-bedroom $2,870. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 85373?

Vouchers for Maricopa County are administered by City of Phoenix Housing Department, City of Mesa Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Maricopa County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85373 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 85373

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85373 in Maricopa County, Arizona: 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 Arizona.

Studio

$1,540

1 BR

$1,670

2 BR

$1,940

3 BR

$2,590

4 BR

$2,870

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%)

$1,745

FMR (100%)

$1,940

High (110%)

$2,135

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 85373 at $1,940 is $101 higher than the Maricopa County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,839. 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 85373?

In most of the state, yes. Arizona has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 85373 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

No statewide SOI protection in Arizona. Landlords can 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 Maricopa County

City of Phoenix Housing Department
Phoenix · PHA code AZ001
7,985 Section 8 units
City of Mesa Housing Authority
Mesa · PHA code AZ005
1,833 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of Maricopa County
Peoria · PHA code AZ009
1,773 Section 8 units
Tempe Housing Authority
Tempe · PHA code AZ031
1,203 Section 8 units
City of Glendale Housing Authority
Glendale · PHA code AZ003
1,131 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85373 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 85373?: For ZIP 85373 in Maricopa County, AZ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,940 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,745 to $2,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 85373?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85373, by bedroom size: studio $1,540, 1-bedroom $1,670, 2-bedroom $1,940, 3-bedroom $2,590, 4-bedroom $2,870. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 85373?: Vouchers for Maricopa County are administered by City of Phoenix Housing Department, City of Mesa Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Maricopa County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85373 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Maricopa County overview All of Arizona

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 85373 maps to Maricopa County, AZ · FIPS 04013. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.