Housing authoritiesFLSARASOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
SARASOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
SARASOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY is based in Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL and administers 2,265 Section 8 vouchers and 100 public housing units.
HUD PHA code FL008. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,836. Occupancy: 77%. ZIP codes served: 28.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-07-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33598 | $1,350 | $1,457 | $1,713 | $2,194 | $2,664 |
| 33834 | $891 | $891 | $1,133 | $1,507 | $1,764 |
| 34201 | $1,724 | $2,163 | $2,518 | $3,302 | $3,950 |
| 34203 | $1,207 | $1,499 | $1,755 | $2,299 | $2,717 |
| 34204 | $1,315 | $1,644 | $1,912 | $2,508 | $2,988 |
| 34205 | $1,110 | $1,381 | $1,606 | $2,131 | $2,539 |
| 34206 | $1,315 | $1,644 | $1,912 | $2,508 | $2,988 |
| 34207 | $1,185 | $1,473 | $1,726 | $2,279 | $2,696 |
| 34208 | $1,257 | $1,561 | $1,828 | $2,372 | $2,831 |
| 34209 | $1,588 | $1,891 | $2,194 | $2,842 | $3,396 |
| 34210 | $1,250 | $1,527 | $1,830 | $2,393 | $2,863 |
| 34223 | $1,165 | $1,376 | $1,615 | $2,122 | $2,515 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Mobile Home), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $7 | $10 | $12 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $18 | $22 | $24 | $31 | $37 |
| Heating (Electric) | $9 | $11 | $12 | $15 | $18 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $3 | $4 | $6 | $6 | $7 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Heating (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $8 | $12 | $13 | $16 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $18 | $26 | $33 | $41 | $52 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 | $17 |
| Cooking (Other) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Electric | $34 | $40 | $45 | $50 | $59 |
| Air Conditioning | $16 | $19 | $20 | $27 | $32 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $38 | $44 | $50 | $57 | $66 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $56 | $75 | $94 | $114 | $143 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $19 | $27 | $34 | $42 | $61 |
| Water Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $5 | $7 | $9 | $10 | $15 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34223 | $1,330 | $1,430 | $1,690 | $2,160 | $2,580 |
| 34224 | $990 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,930 | $2,300 |
| 34228 | $2,620 | $2,810 | $3,280 | $4,160 | $4,960 |
| 34229 | $1,900 | $2,040 | $2,380 | $3,020 | $3,600 |
| 34231 | $1,810 | $1,940 | $2,260 | $2,870 | $3,420 |
| 34232 | $1,930 | $2,070 | $2,410 | $3,060 | $3,640 |
| 34233 | $1,940 | $2,080 | $2,430 | $3,080 | $3,670 |
| 34234 | $1,520 | $1,630 | $1,900 | $2,410 | $2,870 |
| 34235 | $1,820 | $1,950 | $2,280 | $2,890 | $3,450 |
| 34236 | $2,170 | $2,320 | $2,710 | $3,440 | $4,100 |
| 34237 | $1,670 | $1,790 | $2,090 | $2,650 | $3,160 |
| 34238 | $1,980 | $2,130 | $2,480 | $3,140 | $3,750 |
| 34239 | $1,650 | $1,770 | $2,070 | $2,620 | $3,130 |
| 34240 | $2,500 | $2,680 | $3,130 | $3,970 | $4,730 |
| 34241 | $2,000 | $2,140 | $2,500 | $3,170 | $3,780 |
| 34242 | $2,620 | $2,810 | $3,280 | $4,160 | $4,960 |
| 34243 | $2,100 | $2,250 | $2,630 | $3,340 | $3,980 |
| 34251 | $1,880 | $2,000 | $2,330 | $2,980 | $3,560 |
| 34266 | $960 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,790 | $2,130 |
| 34275 | $1,690 | $1,820 | $2,120 | $2,690 | $3,210 |
| 34285 | $1,540 | $1,650 | $1,930 | $2,450 | $2,920 |
| 34286 | $2,130 | $2,280 | $2,660 | $3,370 | $4,020 |
| 34287 | $1,390 | $1,490 | $1,740 | $2,210 | $2,630 |
| 34288 | $2,170 | $2,320 | $2,710 | $3,440 | $4,100 |
| 34289 | $1,860 | $2,000 | $2,330 | $2,950 | $3,520 |
| 34291 | $2,020 | $2,170 | $2,530 | $3,210 | $3,830 |
| 34292 | $1,970 | $2,120 | $2,470 | $3,130 | $3,740 |
| 34293 | $1,950 | $2,090 | $2,440 | $3,090 | $3,690 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
SARASOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
269 S Osprey Ave Ste 100, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 361-6210
Official website: sarasotahousing.org
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About SARASOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
Overview
The Sarasota Housing Authority operates 100 public housing units and administers 2,265 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,836 households. With an occupancy rate of 77%, the authority runs a combined program, managing both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Sarasota Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Sarasota area. It holds the 16th position in the state of Florida by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 76 authorities with voucher programs. Its peer, the Venice Housing Authority, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Sarasota ranges from $1,370 to $2,940, with an average of $2,123, which is higher than the state average of $1,895. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 34228 at $2,940, while the lowest is in ZIP code 34224 at $1,370.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- VENICE HOUSING AUTHORITYVenice, FL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.