Section 8 in Washington County, TN
679 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Washington County, 88% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Washington 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) | $887 | $798 to $976 |
| 1-bedroom | $893 | $804 to $982 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,132 | $1,019 to $1,245 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,398 | $1,258 to $1,538 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,548 | $1,393 to $1,703 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Washington County covers up to $1,132 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,019 to $1,245.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Washington County?
Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Washington 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.
Washington County in the Johnson City metro
Washington County is one of the counties inside the Johnson City, TN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Johnson City metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Washington 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.
Johnson City Housing Authority
Johnson City · PHA code TN002
679 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Washington County
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 Tennessee counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 133,282 · FIPS 47179.