Section 8 in Jackson, TN, TN: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Jackson, TN metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $753 | $678 to $828 |
| 1-bedroom | $842 | $758 to $926 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,083 | $975 to $1,191 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,389 | $1,250 to $1,528 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,615 | $1,454 to $1,777 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Jackson covers up to $1,083 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $975 to $1,191.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.
Housing authorities serving Jackson
4 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.
- Status unknown
Jackson Housing Authority
Jackson , TN · TN007 · 1,567 HCV units
7314221671 - Status unknown
Milan Housing Authority
Milan , TN · TN031
7316868571 - Status unknown
Trenton Housing Authority
Trenton , TN · TN025
7318551231 - Status unknown
Humboldt Housing Authority
Humboldt , TN · TN027
7317849772
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Jackson, TN?
Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Jackson, TN can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.
Tennessee has no source-of-income protection
Tennessee has NO statewide source-of-income protection. The state legislature has been aggressive about preempting local anti-discrimination measures. Landlords can legally decline voucher applicants. Voucher tenants remain a solid financial option — guaranteed monthly rent, often above local market — but the choice is voluntary.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Counties in the Jackson metro
County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Jackson?
- In the Jackson, TN metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,083 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $975 to $1,191 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Jackson?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Jackson, TN metro, by bedroom size: studio $753, 1-bedroom $842, 2-bedroom $1,083, 3-bedroom $1,389, 4-bedroom $1,615. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
- How do I apply for Section 8 in Jackson?
- Section 8 in Jackson is administered by Jackson Housing Authority, Milan Housing Authority, Trenton Housing Authority and other local housing authorities. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.
Find Section 8 apartments in Jackson
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Section 8 markets in TN
Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.