2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 98003

Federal Way, WA • King County • Source: SAFMR

WA / Federal Way

Housing authority: King County Housing Authority — see how its payment standards relate to these figures.

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 98003?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 98003 (Federal Way, WA), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,840 for a studio, $1,920 for 1 bedroom, $2,240 for 2 bedrooms, $2,920 for 3 bedrooms and $3,470 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 $2,016–$2,464 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 98003, 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 $1,840
1 Bedroom $1,920
2 Bedroom $2,240
3 Bedroom $2,920
4 Bedroom $3,470
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 King County income limits for Section 8.

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