Mount Vernon, WA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Mount Vernon ranges from $1,550 (ZIP 98273) to $1,930 (ZIP 98274), with a median of $1,740 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98273 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,160 | $2,340 |
| 98274 | $1,340 | $1,480 | $1,930 | $2,670 | $2,980 |
Income limits: Skagit County
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