How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 98354?

For ZIP 98354 in Pierce County, WA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,045 to $2,495 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 98354?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98354, by bedroom size: studio $1,800, 1-bedroom $1,870, 2-bedroom $2,270, 3-bedroom $3,110, 4-bedroom $3,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 98354?

Vouchers for Pierce County are administered by Ha City of Tacoma, Ha of Pierce County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 98354 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 98354

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98354 in Pierce 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

$1,870

2 BR

$2,270

3 BR

$3,110

4 BR

$3,550

What is the average rent in ZIP 98354?

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 $1,870 for a one-bedroom and $2,270 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 98354. 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%)

$2,045

FMR (100%)

$2,270

High (110%)

$2,495

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 98354 at $2,270 is $299 higher than the Pierce County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,971. 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 98354?

No. Washington law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 98354. 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 Pierce County

Ha City of Tacoma
Tacoma · PHA code WA005
5,379 Section 8 units
Ha of Pierce County
Puyallup · PHA code WA054
3,148 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 98354 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 98354?: For ZIP 98354 in Pierce County, WA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,045 to $2,495 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 98354?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 98354, by bedroom size: studio $1,800, 1-bedroom $1,870, 2-bedroom $2,270, 3-bedroom $3,110, 4-bedroom $3,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 98354?: Vouchers for Pierce County are administered by Ha City of Tacoma, Ha of Pierce County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 98354 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Pierce County overview All of Washington

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 98354 maps to Pierce County, WA · FIPS 53053. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.