How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 98012?

For ZIP 98012 in Snohomish County, WA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,690 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,420 to $2,960 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 98012?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98012, by bedroom size: studio $2,230, 1-bedroom $2,310, 2-bedroom $2,690, 3-bedroom $3,520, 4-bedroom $4,140. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 98012?

Vouchers for Snohomish County are administered by Housing Authority of Snohomish County, Housing Authority of the City of Everett. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 98012 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 98012

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98012 in Snohomish County, Washington: 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 Washington.

Studio

$2,230

1 BR

$2,310

2 BR

$2,690

3 BR

$3,520

4 BR

$4,140

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%)

$2,420

FMR (100%)

$2,690

High (110%)

$2,960

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 98012 at $2,690 is $189 higher than the Snohomish County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,501. 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 98012?

No. Washington law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 98012. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

Washington HB 2578 (2018) bans SOI discrimination. Reasonable "screening" restrictions apply only to your share of rent.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Snohomish County

Housing Authority of Snohomish County
Everett · PHA code WA039
4,252 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Everett
Everett · PHA code WA006
3,703 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 98012 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 98012?: For ZIP 98012 in Snohomish County, WA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,690 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,420 to $2,960 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 98012?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98012, by bedroom size: studio $2,230, 1-bedroom $2,310, 2-bedroom $2,690, 3-bedroom $3,520, 4-bedroom $4,140. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 98012?: Vouchers for Snohomish County are administered by Housing Authority of Snohomish County, Housing Authority of the City of Everett. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 98012 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Snohomish County overview All of Washington

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 98012 maps to Snohomish County, WA · FIPS 53061. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.