How much rent will my Section 8 voucher cover?
Enter your voucher size and the ZIP code you want to live in.
Your voucher
Example values, change them to yoursOptional. Your housing authority calculates this after deductions. Never shared or saved.
Estimate. Your housing authority uses its own utility allowance.
Your estimate
$1,749
2 bedrooms standard for ZIP 34234 ยท Effective Jul 1, 2026
- Rent fully within the standard, up to
- $1,649
- Your estimated share (30% of income)
- $600
- 40% of your income
- $800
- Highest rent you could take at move-in
- $1,849
- Rent + utilities you pay
- $1,500
The 40% rule
When you first move in, your share of rent plus utilities cannot be more than 40% of your adjusted monthly income. That only matters when rent plus utilities is above the payment standard.
This is an estimate, not an approval. Your housing authority sets the final payment standard, utility allowance, and your share of rent after the unit passes inspection and a rent reasonableness review. Your share is estimated at 30% of adjusted monthly income; some families pay a minimum rent or 10% of gross income instead if higher. RentWelcome is not affiliated with HUD or any public housing agency.