Highlands County, FL
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $876/mo | $788 – $964/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,006/mo | $905 – $1,107/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,271/mo | $1,144 – $1,398/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,538/mo | $1,384 – $1,692/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,017/mo | $1,815 – $2,219/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Highlands County, FL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Highlands County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Highlands County
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF AVON PARK
21 Tulane Dr, Avon Park, FL, 33825 · 8634524432
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Highlands County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,300 |
| 2 people | $32,350 |
| 3 people | $36,400 |
| 4 people | $40,400 |
| 5 people | $43,650 |
| 6 people | $46,900 |
| 7 people | $50,100 |
| 8 people | $53,350 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Highlands County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
HIGHLANDS COVE I
454 MACLYN CIR, LAKE PLACID, FL, 3385264 income-restricted units24 2BR, 20 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041HIGHLAND PALMS
1016 CANBERRA CIR, AVON PARK, FL, 3382552 income-restricted units12 2BR, 32 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040- 48 income-restricted units26 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037
PALMS AT LAKE TULANE
1033 HAL MCRAE LOOP, AVON PARK, FL, 3382580 income-restricted units12 1BR, 37 2BR, 31 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036GROVES AT VICTORIA PARK
2010 VILLAGE GROVE BLVD, SEBRING, FL, 33870122 income-restricted units62 1BR, 60 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035PARK CREST TERRACE II
100 CODY WAY, SEBRING, FL, 3387044 income-restricted units14 2BR, 20 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031PARK CREST TERRACE I
100 CODY WAY, SEBRING, FL, 33870100 income-restricted units16 2BR, 68 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030CASTLE HILL OF AVON PARK
1025 S CASTLE HILL DR, AVON PARK, FL, 3382536 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024BRIARWOOD OF SEBRING
1335 SPINKS LN, SEBRING, FL, 3387040 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023HERON'S LANDING
1 HERONS LANDING DR, LAKE PLACID, FL, 3385237 income-restricted units30 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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