How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 85712?

For ZIP 85712 in Pima County, AZ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,145 to $1,395 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 85712?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85712, by bedroom size: studio $880, 1-bedroom $980, 2-bedroom $1,270, 3-bedroom $1,770, 4-bedroom $2,030. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 85712?

Vouchers for Pima County are administered by Housing and Community Development Tucson, Pima County Housing Authority, South Tucson Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85712 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 85712

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85712 in Pima 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

$880

1 BR

$980

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,770

4 BR

$2,030

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%)

$1,145

FMR (100%)

$1,270

High (110%)

$1,395

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 85712 at $1,270 is $132 lower than the Pima County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,402. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 85712?

In most of the state, yes. Arizona has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 85712 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 Pima County

Housing and Community Development Tucson
Tucson · PHA code AZ004
4,988 Section 8 units
Pima County Housing Authority
Tucson · PHA code AZ033
892 Section 8 units
South Tucson Housing Authority
South Tucson · PHA code AZ025
136 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85712 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 85712?: For ZIP 85712 in Pima County, AZ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,145 to $1,395 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 85712?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 85712, by bedroom size: studio $880, 1-bedroom $980, 2-bedroom $1,270, 3-bedroom $1,770, 4-bedroom $2,030. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 85712?: Vouchers for Pima County are administered by Housing and Community Development Tucson, Pima County Housing Authority, South Tucson Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 85712 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Pima County overview All of Arizona

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 85712 maps to Pima County, AZ · FIPS 04019. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.