Section 8 Rentals in Bradenton, FL
Looking for a house or apartment in Bradenton, Manatee County with a Housing Choice Voucher, often called Section 8? RentWelcome helps voucher holders find rentals from landlords who welcome vouchers. Every home shown here is posted by a landlord open to working with voucher holders. Browse current Bradenton listings, compare rents, and check what your voucher may cover before contacting a landlord. Payment standards depend on your ZIP code, bedroom size, and housing authority; your housing authority decides the final amount and approves the home. If no Bradenton homes are listed yet, join the waitlist to hear when RentWelcome reaches your area. Searching is always free for renters.
Bradenton homes welcoming vouchers
No Bradenton homes are listed right now. Join the waitlist and we’ll be in touch as we grow here.
Bradenton Section 8 payment standards
Example for Bradenton ZIP 34205 · Effective July 1, 2026. Other ZIP codes and housing authorities may differ.
| Bedrooms | Monthly standard |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,381 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,606 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,131 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,539 |
These figures are a guide, not an approval. Your housing authority sets the final payment standard, utility allowance, and rent share.
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
$1,606
2 bedrooms standard for ZIP 34205 · Effective Jul 1, 2026
- Rent fully within the standard, up to
- $1,456
- Your estimated share (30% of income)
- $540
- 40% of your income
- $720
- Highest rent you could take at move-in
- $1,636
- Rent + utilities you pay
- $1,850
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.
How to use your Section 8 voucher in Bradenton
- 1. Find a home
Browse homes whose landlords welcome vouchers.
- 2. Submit the RFTA
Work with the landlord to send the Request for Tenancy Approval to your housing authority.
- 3. Complete the inspection
The housing authority checks the home before approving the tenancy.
- 4. Review the rent
The housing authority checks that the rent is reasonable for the home and area.
- 5. Sign the lease
Once approved, review and sign your lease with the landlord.
List your Bradenton rental for Section 8 tenants
Reach voucher holders looking for homes in Bradenton. Listings are free during early access.
List your rentalBradenton Section 8 questions
Are there Section 8 rentals available in Bradenton right now?
Check the current Bradenton listings above. If there are no homes listed, join the waitlist for updates as RentWelcome grows in your area.
Do Bradenton landlords on RentWelcome accept housing vouchers?
Yes. Every home listed on RentWelcome is from a landlord who welcomes housing vouchers.
What payment standard applies to my voucher in Bradenton?
Payment standards vary by ZIP code and bedroom size. Check the example for ZIP 34205 and use the rent estimator for your ZIP. Your housing authority confirms the final amount.
Who approves a Section 8 rental in Bradenton?
Your housing authority reviews the Request for Tenancy Approval, inspects the home, checks rent reasonableness, and makes the final approval decision.