Martin 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 | $1,455/mo | $1,310 – $1,601/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,467/mo | $1,320 – $1,614/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,757/mo | $1,581 – $1,933/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,421/mo | $2,179 – $2,663/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,579/mo | $2,321 – $2,837/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Martin County, FL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Martin County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Martin County
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF STUART
611 SE Church St, Stuart, FL, 34994 · 7722870496
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Martin 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 | $35,850 |
| 2 people | $41,000 |
| 3 people | $46,100 |
| 4 people | $51,200 |
| 5 people | $55,300 |
| 6 people | $59,400 |
| 7 people | $63,500 |
| 8 people | $67,600 |
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 Martin 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.
HAMMOCK AT STUART VILLA
701 SE MLK JR BLVD, STUART, FL, 3499432 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044CROSSINGS AT INDIAN RUN
3800 S.E. GATEHOUSE CIRCLE, STUART, FL, 34994344 income-restricted units72 1BR, 96 2BR, 176 3BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028OCEAN POINTE
300 SE ST LUCIE BLVD, STUART, FL, 34996200 income-restricted units48 1BR, 112 2BR, 40 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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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