Olympia, WA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Olympia ranges from $1,780 (ZIP 98506) to $2,280 (ZIP 98516), with a median of $1,950 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98501 | $1,570 | $1,640 | $1,930 | $2,520 | $3,120 |
| 98502 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,880 | $2,460 | $3,030 |
| 98505 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,880 | $2,460 | $3,030 |
| 98506 | $1,450 | $1,520 | $1,780 | $2,360 | $2,960 |
| 98507 | $1,590 | $1,660 | $1,950 | $2,550 | $3,150 |
| 98508 | $1,590 | $1,660 | $1,950 | $2,550 | $3,150 |
| 98512 | $1,610 | $1,690 | $1,980 | $2,590 | $3,200 |
| 98513 | $1,790 | $1,870 | $2,200 | $2,870 | $3,550 |
| 98516 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,280 | $2,980 | $3,680 |
Income limits: Thurston County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom