How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 98036?

For ZIP 98036 in Snohomish County, WA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,945 to $2,375 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 98036?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98036, by bedroom size: studio $1,800, 1-bedroom $1,850, 2-bedroom $2,160, 3-bedroom $2,850, 4-bedroom $3,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 98036?

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 98036 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 98036

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98036 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

$1,800

1 BR

$1,850

2 BR

$2,160

3 BR

$2,850

4 BR

$3,320

What is the average rent in ZIP 98036?

HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $1,850 for a one-bedroom and $2,160 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 98036. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.

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%)

$1,945

FMR (100%)

$2,160

High (110%)

$2,375

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 98036 at $2,160 is $341 lower than the Snohomish County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,501. 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 98036?

No. Washington law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 98036. 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 98036 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 98036?: For ZIP 98036 in Snohomish County, WA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,160 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,945 to $2,375 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 98036?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98036, by bedroom size: studio $1,800, 1-bedroom $1,850, 2-bedroom $2,160, 3-bedroom $2,850, 4-bedroom $3,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 98036?: 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 98036 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 98036 maps to Snohomish County, WA · FIPS 53061. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.