Section 8 Rentals in Sarasota, FL
New to Section 8? Read the Sarasota application guide
Looking for a house or apartment in Sarasota 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 the current Sarasota listings, compare rents, and check what your voucher may cover before contacting a landlord. Payment standards depend on your ZIP code and bedroom size; your housing authority decides the final amount and approves the home. If no Sarasota homes are listed yet, join the waitlist to hear when RentWelcome reaches your area. Searching is always free for renters.
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Sarasota Section 8 payment standards
Example for Sarasota ZIP 34236 · Effective July 1, 2026. Other ZIP codes and housing authorities may differ.
| Bedrooms | Monthly standard |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,766 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,445 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,166 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,782 |
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
$2,445
2 bedrooms standard for ZIP 34236 · Effective Jul 1, 2026
- Rent fully within the standard, up to
- $2,295
- Your estimated share (30% of income)
- $540
- 40% of your income
- $720
- Highest rent you could take at move-in
- $2,475
- 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 Sarasota
- 1. Find a home
Browse Sarasota 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 Sarasota rental for Section 8 tenants
Reach voucher holders looking for homes in Sarasota. Listings are free during early access.
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Are there Section 8 rentals available in Sarasota right now?
Check the current Sarasota listings above. If there are no homes listed, join the waitlist for updates as RentWelcome grows in your area.
Do Sarasota 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 Sarasota?
Payment standards vary by ZIP code and bedroom size. Check the table for Sarasota ZIP 34236 and use the rent estimator for your ZIP. Your housing authority confirms the final amount.
Who approves a Section 8 rental in Sarasota?
Your housing authority reviews the Request for Tenancy Approval, inspects the home, checks rent reasonableness, and makes the final approval decision.