Section 8 — Roanoke, VA FMR

Section 8 rents
in roanoke.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 50 ZIP codes in the Roanoke area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $1,200/mo and the median 3-bedroom $1,670/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $1,440 to $2,610/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of Virginia Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all Roanoke ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$960
1 BR$1,010
2 BR$1,200
3 BR$1,670
4 BR$2,010

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,440 to $2,610/mo across Roanoke's 50 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 Roanoke area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 50 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
24001$1,200$1,670
24002$1,200$1,670
24003$1,200$1,670
24004$1,200$1,670
24005$1,200$1,670
24006$1,200$1,670
24007$1,200$1,670
24008$1,200$1,670
24009$1,200$1,670
24010$1,200$1,670
24011$1,300$1,810
24012$1,250$1,740
24013$1,250$1,740
24015$1,080$1,500
24016$1,180$1,640
24017$1,230$1,710
24018$1,460$2,030
24019$1,490$2,070
24020$1,490$2,070
24022$1,200$1,670
24023$1,200$1,670
24024$1,200$1,670
24025$1,200$1,670
24026$1,200$1,670
24027$1,200$1,670
24028$1,200$1,670
24029$1,200$1,670
24030$1,200$1,670
24031$1,200$1,670
24032$1,200$1,670
24033$1,200$1,670
24034$1,200$1,670
24035$1,200$1,670
24036$1,200$1,670
24037$1,200$1,670
24038$1,200$1,670
24064$1,400$1,940
24070$1,110$1,530
24077$1,440$2,010
24083$1,880$2,610
24087$1,120$1,510
24090$1,260$1,750
24127$1,030$1,440
24128$1,110$1,490
24130$1,160$1,610
24131$1,030$1,440
24153$1,400$1,950
24175$1,170$1,630
24179$1,140$1,580
24438$1,160$1,610

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 roanoke'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 $1,670/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $1,392/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $1,044/mo — which supports roughly a $157,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $209,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$1,670/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$1,392/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$1,044/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$157,000
implied price (75% LTV)$209,000

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

Roanoke Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a Roanoke voucher deal.
Roanoke FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in Roanoke?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Roanoke area is $1,670/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $1,440 to $2,610/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
Roanoke FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in Roanoke?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including Roanoke. 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 $1,440 to $2,610/mo across the 50 ZIPs in this area.
Roanoke FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in Roanoke?
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 roanoke listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in Roanoke — and all 50 states — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and DSCR before you make an offer. Back to Virginia 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.