Section 8 Rentals in Orlando, FL
Looking for a house or apartment in Orlando, Orange 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 Orlando 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 Orlando homes are listed yet, join the waitlist for updates. Searching is always free for renters.
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Orlando Section 8 payment standards
Example for Orlando ZIP 32803 · Orlando Housing Authority · Effective January 1, 2026. Other ZIP codes and housing authorities may differ.
Source: www.orlandohousing.org/portability-procedures
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 | $2,334 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,447 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,789 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,131 |
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
$2,789
2 bedrooms standard for ZIP 32803 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
Orlando Housing Authority
Source: www.orlandohousing.org/portability-procedures
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.
- Rent fully within the standard, up to
- $2,689
- Your estimated share (30% of income)
- $600
- 40% of your income
- $800
- Highest rent you could take at move-in
- $2,889
- 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 Orlando
- 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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Are there Section 8 rentals available in Orlando right now?
Check the current Orlando listings above. If there are no homes listed, join the waitlist for updates as RentWelcome grows in your area.
Do Orlando 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 Orlando?
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 Orlando?
Your housing authority reviews the Request for Tenancy Approval, inspects the home, checks rent reasonableness, and makes the final approval decision.