Sterling, VA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Sterling ranges from $2,650 (ZIP 20164) to $2,860 (ZIP 20165), with a median of $2,755 across 4 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20164 | $2,300 | $2,400 | $2,650 | $3,380 | $3,980 |
| 20165 | $2,480 | $2,590 | $2,860 | $3,640 | $4,290 |
| 20166 | $2,380 | $2,490 | $2,750 | $3,500 | $4,130 |
| 20167 | $2,390 | $2,500 | $2,760 | $3,520 | $4,140 |
Income limits: Loudoun County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom