Auburn, WA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Auburn ranges from $2,040 (ZIP 98002) to $2,600 (ZIP 98001), with a median of $2,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98001 | $2,130 | $2,220 | $2,600 | $3,390 | $4,030 |
| 98002 | $1,670 | $1,740 | $2,040 | $2,660 | $3,160 |
| 98071 | $2,130 | $2,220 | $2,600 | $3,390 | $4,030 |
| 98092 | $1,900 | $2,010 | $2,370 | $3,120 | $3,680 |
Income limits: King County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom