Section 8 Housing & Rent Calculator (Embed Widget)

Section 8 rent calculator & eligibility

Enter your ZIP, follow steps, and see if you qualify for rental help.

Location

ZIP code

We load matching cities and counties automatically.

City

County

Household & income

Household size

Bedrooms on voucher

Annual household income ($) Add up income for everyone who will be on the lease — wages, benefits, etc.

Other annual deductions ($) (optional) Childcare or other PHA-allowed amounts. Do not enter medical bills here — use the HUD medical section below.

HUD medical & elderly deductions

Elderly or disabled families may deduct unreimbursed medical costs above 10% of annual income, plus a HUD family allowance. Your PHA decides what counts.

This is an elderly (62+) or disabled family

Unreimbursed medical expenses for the year ($) (optional) Premiums, copays, and prescriptions you paid — not amounts insurance reimbursed. We deduct only the portion above 10% of your income (HOTMA).

Monthly rent you're considering ($) (optional) Leave blank for maximum possible subsidy before you pick a unit.

Enter a valid ZIP and wait for city/county to load.