Section 8 Rentals in Clearwater, FL
Looking for a house or apartment in Clearwater, Pinellas 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater homes are listed yet, join the waitlist for updates. Searching is always free for renters.
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Clearwater Section 8 payment standards
Example for Clearwater ZIP 33756 · Clearwater Housing Authority · Effective January 1, 2025. Other ZIP codes and housing authorities may differ.
Source: Clearwater Housing Authority
Your housing authority's payment standard may differ. Confirm with the authority that issued your voucher.
This standard includes the utility allowance. Rent plus utilities cannot go over this amount.
| Bedrooms | Monthly standard |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,656 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,788 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,112 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,700 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,300 |
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
$2,112
2 bedrooms standard for ZIP 33756 · Effective Jan 1, 2025
Clearwater Housing Authority
Source: Clearwater Housing Authority
Your housing authority's payment standard may differ. Confirm with the authority that issued your voucher.
This standard includes the utility allowance. Rent plus utilities cannot go over this amount.
Other housing authorities in this ZIP
Pinellas County Housing Authority: $1,940 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Source: pinellashousing.com — 2026 Payment standards (Landlord Hub)
Your housing authority's payment standard may differ. Confirm with the authority that issued your voucher.
HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026): $1,770
HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026) for this ZIP — not your housing authority's payment standard. Housing authorities usually set payment standards between 90% and 110% of this amount. Confirm with your housing authority.
- Rent fully within the standard, up to
- $2,012
- Your estimated share (30% of income)
- $600
- 40% of your income
- $800
- Highest rent you could take at move-in
- $2,212
- 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.
How to use your Section 8 voucher in Clearwater
- 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.
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List your rentalClearwater Section 8 questions
Are there Section 8 rentals available in Clearwater right now?
Check the current Clearwater listings above. If there are no homes listed, join the waitlist for updates as RentWelcome grows in your area.
Do Clearwater 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 Clearwater?
Payment standards may vary by ZIP code, bedroom size and housing authority. Use the rent estimator for your ZIP. If your authority's official schedule is not available, contact them directly for the current amount.
Who approves a Section 8 rental in Clearwater?
Your housing authority reviews the Request for Tenancy Approval, inspects the home, checks rent reasonableness, and makes the final approval decision.