Marion 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 | $1,126/mo | $1,013 – $1,239/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,172/mo | $1,055 – $1,289/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,373/mo | $1,236 – $1,510/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,772/mo | $1,595 – $1,949/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,905/mo | $1,715 – $2,096/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Marion County, FL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Marion County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Marion County
- Ocala Housing Authority
1629 NW 4th St, Ocala, FL, 34475 · 3523692636
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Marion 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 | $29,400 |
| 2 people | $33,600 |
| 3 people | $37,800 |
| 4 people | $42,000 |
| 5 people | $45,400 |
| 6 people | $48,750 |
| 7 people | $52,100 |
| 8 people | $55,450 |
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 Marion 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.
OAK VALLEY
805 NE 28TH STREET, OCALA, FL, 3447096 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052HICKORY KNOLL
507 NE 22ND AVENUE, OCALA, FL, 3447094 income-restricted units of 96 total12 1BR, 54 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049BERKELEY POINTE
2833 NE 7TH STREET, OCALA, FL, 34470160 income-restricted units32 1BR, 72 2BR, 48 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046OAKBROOK VILLAS
11703 SE 57TH AVE, BELLEVIEW, FL, 3442042 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044ROLLING HILLS
11150 ROLLING HILLS RD, DUNNELLON, FL, 3443167 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044SUTTON PLACE
523 NE 23RD CIR, OCALA, FL, 34470130 income-restricted units74 1BR, 32 3BR, 24 4BR+Built 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041LAUREL PARK II
100 NW 23RD AVE, OCALA, FL, 3447568 income-restricted units44 1BR, 18 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037PARKSIDE GARDEN
621 NW SECOND ST, OCALA, FL, 34475144 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037BLICHTON STATION
1741 NW SEVENTH ST, OCALA, FL, 34475118 income-restricted units of 119 total44 1BR, 52 2BR, 23 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036GREEN GABLES II
2600 SW TENTH ST, OCALA, FL, 34471124 income-restricted units22 1BR, 78 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036LAUREL PARK I
100 NW 23RD AVE, OCALA, FL, 34475170 income-restricted units44 1BR, 92 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035MAGNOLIA WALK II
2501 SW TENTH ST, OCALA, FL, 34471144 income-restricted units96 1BR, 48 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034MAGNOLIA WALK I
2501 SW TENTH ST, OCALA, FL, 3447164 income-restricted units48 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030GREEN GABLES I
2600 SW TENTH ST, OCALA, FL, 34471131 income-restricted units33 3BR, 98 4BR+Built 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029LANDFAIR HOMES
2140 NE 78TH ST, OCALA, FL, 34479117 income-restricted units18 2BR, 99 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029RAINBOW GARDENS
11850 RAINBOW GARDENS CIR, DUNNELLON, FL, 3443237 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023WOODSIDE APTS (BELLEVIEW)
6745 SE 107TH ST, BELLEVIEW, FL, 3442042 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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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