Section 8 in McMinn County, TN
122 active Housing Choice Vouchers in McMinn County, 72% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in McMinn County (FY2026)
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) | $725 | $653 to $798 |
| 1-bedroom | $845 | $761 to $930 |
| 2-bedroom | $926 | $833 to $1,019 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,151 | $1,036 to $1,266 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,226 | $1,103 to $1,349 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in McMinn County covers up to $926 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $833 to $1,019.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in McMinn County?
Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in McMinn County 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.
McMinn County in the Athens metro
McMinn County is one of the counties inside the Athens, TN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Athens metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving McMinn County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Etowah Housing Authority
Etowah · PHA code TN026
122 Section 8 unitsAthens Housing Authority
Athens · PHA code TN015
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Find Section 8 apartments in McMinn County
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Other Tennessee counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 53,532 · FIPS 47107.