Lafayette 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 sizeFair Market RentEst. payment standard range
Studio$1,152/mo$1,037$1,267/mo
1 BR$1,181/mo$1,063$1,299/mo
2 BR$1,323/mo$1,191$1,455/mo
3 BR$1,586/mo$1,427$1,745/mo
4 BR$1,752/mo$1,577$1,927/mo

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Lafayette County, FL (FY 2026)

Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Lafayette County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.

Finding the housing authority

We don't have a housing authority on file for Lafayette County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Lafayette 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 sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$27,400
2 people$31,350
3 people$35,250
4 people$39,150
5 people$42,250
6 people$45,400
7 people$48,550
8 people$51,700

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 →

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