St. Johns 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 | $1,355/mo | $1,220 – $1,491/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,382/mo | $1,244 – $1,520/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,658/mo | $1,492 – $1,824/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,043/mo | $1,839 – $2,247/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,561/mo | $2,305 – $2,817/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — St. Johns County, FL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for St. Johns 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 St. Johns County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in St. Johns 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 | $38,050 |
| 2 people | $43,500 |
| 3 people | $48,950 |
| 4 people | $54,350 |
| 5 people | $58,700 |
| 6 people | $63,050 |
| 7 people | $67,400 |
| 8 people | $71,750 |
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 St. Johns 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.
SOUTHERN VILLAS
52 SUNRISE BOULEVARD, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 3208460 income-restricted units54 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048SUMMER BREEZE AT SUMMERSET VILLAGE
305 SUMMER BREEZE WAY, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32086132 income-restricted units66 1BR, 66 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036OAKS AT ST JOHNS
210 NETTLES LN, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL, 32081160 income-restricted units36 1BR, 48 2BR, 44 3BR, 32 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034WHISPERING WOODS
210 WHISPERING WOODS LN, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084200 income-restricted units40 1BR, 92 2BR, 68 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033PONCE HARBOR
225 PONCE HARBOR DR, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32086144 income-restricted units32 1BR, 64 2BR, 32 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032WHISPERING PINES (ST AUGUSTINE)
1200 WHISPERING CIR, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084145 income-restricted units of 192 total40 1BR, 92 2BR, 60 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029- 88 income-restricted units of 90 total14 1BR, 40 2BR, 36 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027
HUGUENOT HARBOUR
600 GUNBY CIR, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 3208434 income-restricted unitsBuilt 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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