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Free Section 8 Calculator Widget for Your Website

Add our official 2026 Housing Choice Voucher & rent estimator to your site with one line of embed code. Ideal for housing authorities, non-profits, legal aid clinics, caseworkers, and property managers.

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Choose your preferred language and copy the HTML snippet into your website or CMS:

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Widget Specifications:

  • Responsive: Scales automatically from 320px to 680px width
  • Recommended Height: 720px
  • Data Source: Official HUD 2026 Fair Market Rents & Income Limits
  • Maintenance: Zero. Rate updates sync automatically via cloud CDN
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How to Install in 2 Minutes

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WordPress

1. Open your page or post editor.
2. Click + Add Block and select Custom HTML.
3. Paste the embed code snippet and click Publish.

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Wix

1. Click + Add Elements on the left toolbar.
2. Select Embed Code > Embed HTML.
3. Click Enter Code, paste the snippet, and adjust width to 100%.

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Squarespace

1. Edit the section where you want the calculator.
2. Click Add Block and choose Code.
3. Set mode to HTML, paste the snippet, and save.

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Custom HTML / Webflow

Paste the snippet directly into your HTML template, Webflow Embed component, or Jekyll/Hugo markdown layout.

Who Uses This Calculator?

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)

Provide applicants and voucher holders with an instant self-service tool to estimate tenant rent share (30% rule) before intake appointments.

Tenant Advocates & Legal Aid

Help low-income families verify whether proposed landlord rents comply with HUD voucher payment standards and the 40% initial rent cap.

Landlords & Property Managers

Help prospective Section 8 tenants determine whether your units fall within local Housing Choice Voucher payment benchmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Section 8 calculator widget completely free to use?

Yes. Our embeddable widget is 100% free for public housing authorities, non-profit organizations, legal aid societies, landlords, real estate bloggers, and educational institutions.

How are Fair Market Rents and Income Limits updated?

All data is pre-populated and synced with official HUD 2026 databases. When HUD updates rates, the widget updates automatically on your website without requiring you to change any code.

Does the widget work on mobile devices?

Yes. The widget is fully responsive and automatically adjusts its layout, buttons, and font sizes for mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.

How do I add the widget to WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace?

Simply copy the HTML snippet above and paste it into a "Custom HTML" block (WordPress), "Embed HTML" element (Wix), or "Code" block (Squarespace). It will start working instantly.