Florida · FIPS 12027 · HUD FY 2027
DeSoto County, Florida Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in DeSoto County is $1,089 a month (rent plus utilities), 44% below the Florida average of $1,962 and 38% below the U.S. average of $1,761. That is down $120 (9.9%) from FY 2026. At 30% of income, a household needs about $43,560 a year to afford it.
- $1,0892-bedroom FMR−$120 (−9.9%) vs FY 2026
- $9541-bedroom FMRFlorida: $1,665 · U.S.: $1,478
- $43,560Income for a 2-bedroom$21/hour full-time
- 52 of 672BR rank in Florida1 = highest rent
| Unit | DeSoto County FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | Florida avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $948 | $1,053 | −$105 (−10.0%) | $1,566 | $1,379 | $37,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $954 | $1,060 | −$106 (−10.0%) | $1,665 | $1,478 | $38,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,089 | $1,209 | −$120 (−9.9%) | $1,962 | $1,761 | $43,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,497 | $1,663 | −$166 (−10.0%) | $2,532 | $2,266 | $59,880 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,679 | $1,865 | −$186 (−10.0%) | $2,947 | $2,607 | $67,160 |
How DeSoto County compares
- DeSoto County is a non-metro county, so HUD sets one Fair Market Rent for the whole county.
- Across Florida, 2-bedroom FMRs run from $953 (Taylor County) to $2,564 (Miami-Dade County).
- Studio to 4-bedroom: $948, $954, $1,089, $1,497, $1,679. HUD derives the other sizes from the 2-bedroom figure with fixed ratios, adjusted where local data warrant.
- HUD also publishes ZIP-level Small Area FMRs. For the 4 ZIP codes mostly in DeSoto County (by land area), the 2-bedroom figure ranges from $1,220 to $1,350.
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code in DeSoto County
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34266 | $960 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,790 | $2,130 | −$140 (−9.4%) | 24% above |
| 34267 | $1,120 | $1,140 | $1,280 | $1,760 | $2,120 | −$140 (−9.9%) | 18% above |
| 34268 | $1,070 | $1,090 | $1,220 | $1,670 | $2,020 | −$130 (−9.6%) | 12% above |
| 34269 | $1,120 | $1,140 | $1,330 | $1,840 | $2,120 | −$90 (−6.3%) | 22% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- ZIP-to-county assignment: Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file (file dated December 9, 2021), largest land-area overlap.
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.