2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 32953

Merritt Island, FL • Brevard County • Source: SAFMR

FL / Merritt Island

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 32953?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 32953 (Merritt Island, FL), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,160 for a studio, $1,340 for 1 bedroom, $1,560 for 2 bedrooms, $2,090 for 3 bedrooms and $2,370 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $1,404–$1,716 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 32953, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size HUD figure (monthly)
Studio $1,160
1 Bedroom $1,340
2 Bedroom $1,560
3 Bedroom $2,090
4 Bedroom $2,370
Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Brevard County income limits for Section 8.

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