St. Lucie 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 — St. Lucie County, FL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for St. Lucie County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving St. Lucie County
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE
511 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL, 34950 · 7724617281
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie 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.
- 168 income-restricted units of 210 total20 1BR, 1 2BR, 131 3BR, 29 4BR+Built 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046
ORANGEWOOD VILLAGE
705 SOUTH 29TH STREET, FT PIERCE, FL, 3494760 income-restricted units44 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046PINE CREEK VILLAGE
1110 N 29TH ST, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34947107 income-restricted units32 1BR, 30 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043MADISON CAY
1655 N 29TH ST, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34947132 income-restricted units32 1BR, 56 2BR, 44 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038LIVE OAK VILLAS II
919 S 25TH ST, FORT PIERCE, FL, 3494780 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BR, 40 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037LIVE OAK VILLAS I
919 S 25TH ST, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34947104 income-restricted units12 1BR, 12 2BR, 64 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035ST ANDREWS POINTE
2550 NW HATCHES HARBOR RD, PORT ST LUCIE, FL, 34983184 income-restricted units40 1BR, 88 2BR, 32 3BR, 24 4BR+Built 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034- Elderly264 income-restricted units72 1BR, 112 2BR, 80 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033
SABAL CHASE
100 CORNER DR, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34947340 income-restricted units68 1BR, 164 2BR, 108 3BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031SANCTUARY AT WINTERLAKES
5410 NW RABBIT RUN, PORT ST LUCIE, FL, 34986284 income-restricted units84 1BR, 140 2BR, 60 3BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031COVE AT ST LUCIE
4400 NW COVE CIR, PORT ST LUCIE, FL, 34983144 income-restricted units32 1BR, 80 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029SANDS AT ST. LUCIE
2750 SOUTH US HIGHWAY 1, FT PIERCE, FL, 34982320 income-restricted units208 2BR, 112 3BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
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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