How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 85637?

For ZIP 85637 in Santa Cruz County, AZ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,630 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,465 to $1,795 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 85637?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85637, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,250, 2-bedroom $1,630, 3-bedroom $2,270, 4-bedroom $2,460. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 85637?

Vouchers for Santa Cruz County are administered by Nogales Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85637 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 85637

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85637 in Santa Cruz 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

$1,120

1 BR

$1,250

2 BR

$1,630

3 BR

$2,270

4 BR

$2,460

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%)

$1,465

FMR (100%)

$1,630

High (110%)

$1,795

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 85637 at $1,630 is $501 higher than the Santa Cruz County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,129. 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 85637?

In most of the state, yes. Arizona has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 85637 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 Santa Cruz County

Nogales Housing Authority
Nogales · PHA code AZ023
202 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85637 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 85637?: For ZIP 85637 in Santa Cruz County, AZ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,630 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,465 to $1,795 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 85637?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85637, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,250, 2-bedroom $1,630, 3-bedroom $2,270, 4-bedroom $2,460. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 85637?: Vouchers for Santa Cruz County are administered by Nogales Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85637 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Santa Cruz County overview All of Arizona

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 85637 maps to Santa Cruz County, AZ · FIPS 04023. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.