Section 8 in Florida: FMR & Landlord Guide

129,995 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 23 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.

Metros
20
23 total markets
Active vouchers
129,995
Occupied
108,226
83% utilized
Source-of-income law
Local protection
Miami-Dade Code Ch.11A

Can a Florida landlord refuse Section 8?

In parts of Florida, local ordinances prohibit source-of-income discrimination even though there is no statewide law. Coverage varies by city — check the metro page you're considering.

Miami-Dade Code Ch.11A

County SOI ordinance; rest of FL not protected.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.

Section 8 markets in Florida

Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.

Section 8 landlord tools

Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Florida data feeds directly into the tools below.

Look up by ZIP →Voucher vs market analyzerHQS pre-inspectionAll states & metros