Section 8 — Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL FMR

Section 8 rents
in palm bay-melbourne-titusville.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 44 ZIP codes in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $1,710/mo and the median 3-bedroom $2,330/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $1,760 to $3,200/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of Florida Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$1,270
1 BR$1,480
2 BR$1,710
3 BR$2,330
4 BR$2,650

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,760 to $3,200/mo across Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville's 44 ZIP codes — Small Area FMRs vary widely within a single metro.

Every ZIP

FMR by ZIP code.

2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent for every ZIP in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 44 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
32754$1,380$1,880
32775$1,710$2,330
32780$1,480$2,020
32781$1,710$2,330
32783$1,710$2,330
32796$1,500$2,050
32899$1,710$2,330
32901$1,590$2,170
32902$1,710$2,330
32903$2,060$2,810
32904$2,080$2,840
32905$1,630$2,220
32906$1,710$2,330
32907$1,930$2,630
32908$2,020$2,750
32909$1,740$2,370
32910$1,710$2,330
32911$1,710$2,330
32912$1,710$2,330
32920$1,340$1,830
32922$1,290$1,760
32923$1,710$2,330
32924$1,710$2,330
32925$2,350$3,200
32926$1,520$2,070
32927$1,570$2,140
32931$1,860$2,540
32932$1,710$2,330
32934$2,120$2,890
32935$1,770$2,410
32936$1,710$2,330
32937$2,070$2,820
32940$2,310$3,150
32941$1,710$2,330
32949$1,860$2,540
32950$2,100$2,860
32951$2,030$2,770
32952$1,630$2,220
32953$1,520$2,070
32954$1,710$2,330
32955$1,920$2,620
32956$1,710$2,330
32959$1,570$2,140
32976$1,570$2,140

SAFMR = ZIP-level variation. HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP in this metro, so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher ceilings.

The underwriting

The DSCR math at palm bay-melbourne-titusville's median rent.

A worked example — assumptions stated, not hidden. Run your exact numbers in the calculator.

At the median 3-bedroom Section 8 rent of $2,330/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $1,942/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $1,457/mo — which supports roughly a $219,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $292,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$2,330/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$1,942/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$1,457/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$219,000
implied price (75% LTV)$292,000

Assumptions: 1.20 DSCR floor, ~25% of PITIA for taxes + insurance, 7.0% 30-year fixed, 75% LTV. Your taxes, insurance, rate, and LTV will differ — run your exact numbers in the DSCR calculator.

FAQ

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville voucher deal.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area is $2,330/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $1,760 to $3,200/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville. Instead of one metro-wide number, each ZIP gets its own rent ceiling based on local market rents — so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher amounts. The 3-bedroom range here spans $1,760 to $3,200/mo across the 44 ZIPs in this area.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville?
Not exactly. The FMR is the starting point — the local public housing authority sets its voucher payment standard at 90–110% of the ZIP's FMR, and every unit still has to pass a rent reasonableness test against comparable local rentals before the lease is approved. Treat the ZIP FMR as the ceiling, not a guaranteed payment.
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FMR on every palm bay-melbourne-titusville listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville — and all 50 states — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and DSCR before you make an offer. Back to Florida Section 8 rents or the all-states hub.

Data source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents (Small Area FMRs where published), snapshot 2026-07-24. Payment standards vary by public housing authority (typically 90–110% of FMR). Figures are for research and do not guarantee approved rent on any specific unit.

Not investment advice. Verleon AI provides analytical tooling for real-estate professionals. Underwriting outputs (DSCR, cap rate, Section 8 FMR estimates, scores) are modeled from public and licensed data and are not a substitute for independent due diligence, legal counsel, lender pre-approval, or licensed appraisal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.