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Section 8 rent in Columbia County, FL

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Columbia County, FL, covering 9 ZIP codes.

$1,098Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,208Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
9ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$760$841$1,040$925
1 Bedroom$770$861$1,160$947
2 Bedrooms$940$1,098$1,400$1,208
3 Bedrooms$1,190$1,352$1,780$1,487
4 Bedrooms$1,250$1,463$1,860$1,610

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,196$26,352
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,294$39,528
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,392$52,704
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,408$64,896

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Florida multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 9 of 9 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
32643 $1,160 $1,400 $1,780 $1,860
32024 $950 $1,230 $1,490 $1,640
32025 $850 $1,110 $1,350 $1,470
32056 $820 $1,080 $1,310 $1,430
32061 $800 $1,040 $1,280 $1,390
32094 $840 $1,040 $1,290 $1,430
32038 $780 $1,020 $1,240 $1,350
32055 $780 $1,020 $1,240 $1,350
32096 $770 $940 $1,190 $1,250

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30-year fixed. Taxes and insurance estimated at 1.5% and 0.5% of price per year. Before vacancy, maintenance and management. For a full itemized analysis, run this market in RealG.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Columbia County, FL?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Columbia County, FL is $1,098 per month, ranging from $940 to $1,400 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,208.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Columbia County, FL, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $940 to $1,400 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Florida?
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