How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 85602?

For ZIP 85602 in Cochise County, AZ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,530 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,375 to $1,685 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 85602?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85602, by bedroom size: studio $1,190, 1-bedroom $1,300, 2-bedroom $1,530, 3-bedroom $2,070, 4-bedroom $2,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 85602?

Vouchers for Cochise County are administered by Housing Authority of Cochise County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85602 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 85602

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85602 in Cochise 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

$1,190

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,530

3 BR

$2,070

4 BR

$2,350

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%)

$1,375

FMR (100%)

$1,530

High (110%)

$1,685

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 85602 at $1,530 is $273 higher than the Cochise County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,257. 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 85602?

In most of the state, yes. Arizona has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 85602 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 Cochise County

Housing Authority of Cochise County
Bisbee · PHA code AZ034
796 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85602 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 85602?: For ZIP 85602 in Cochise County, AZ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,530 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,375 to $1,685 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 85602?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85602, by bedroom size: studio $1,190, 1-bedroom $1,300, 2-bedroom $1,530, 3-bedroom $2,070, 4-bedroom $2,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 85602?: Vouchers for Cochise County are administered by Housing Authority of Cochise County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85602 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Cochise County overview All of Arizona

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 85602 maps to Cochise County, AZ · FIPS 04003. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.