Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 435 · Households served: 386 · Occupancy: 88% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Hernando County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 435 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 386 households, with an occupancy rate of 88%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program.
The Hernando County Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 45th position in terms of voucher count among the 76 housing authorities in Florida. Its peer, the Brooksville Housing Authority, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role the Hernando County Housing Authority plays in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Hernando County ranges from $1,080 to $2,020, with an average of $1,552. This is lower than the state average of $1,895. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $2,020 in ZIP code 34609, while the lowest is $1,080 in ZIP code 33597.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33523 | $1,090 | $1,130 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $2,030 |
| 33597 | $840 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,490 |
| 34601 | $1,170 | $1,210 | $1,410 | $1,800 | $2,190 |
| 34602 | $1,320 | $1,360 | $1,580 | $2,020 | $2,450 |
| 34604 | $1,260 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,930 | $2,340 |
| 34606 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,530 | $1,950 | $2,380 |
| 34607 | $1,350 | $1,390 | $1,620 | $2,070 | $2,520 |
| 34608 | $1,320 | $1,360 | $1,580 | $2,020 | $2,450 |
| 34609 | $1,650 | $1,700 | $1,980 | $2,530 | $3,070 |
| 34613 | $1,220 | $1,260 | $1,460 | $1,860 | $2,270 |
| 34614 | $1,160 | $1,200 | $1,400 | $1,820 | $2,210 |
| 34661 | $1,100 | $1,140 | $1,330 | $1,670 | $2,020 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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