How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 98288?

For ZIP 98288 in King 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 98288?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98288, 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 98288?

Vouchers for King County are administered by Seattle Housing Authority, Ha of King County, Ha City of Renton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 98288 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 98288

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98288 in King 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

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 98288 at $2,160 is $341 lower than the King 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 98288?

No. Washington law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 98288. 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 King County

Seattle Housing Authority
Seattle · PHA code WA001
12,611 Section 8 units
Ha of King County
Tukwila · PHA code WA002
11,386 Section 8 units
Ha City of Renton
Renton · PHA code WA011
651 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 98288 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 98288?: For ZIP 98288 in King 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 98288?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98288, 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 98288?: Vouchers for King County are administered by Seattle Housing Authority, Ha of King County, Ha City of Renton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 98288 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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King County overview All of Washington

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 98288 maps to King County, WA · FIPS 53033. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.