How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35040?

For ZIP 35040 in Shelby County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,640 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,475 to $1,805 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35040?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35040, by bedroom size: studio $1,320, 1-bedroom $1,490, 2-bedroom $1,640, 3-bedroom $2,050, 4-bedroom $2,330. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 35040?

Vouchers for Shelby County are administered by Ha Columbiana, Vincent Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the Town of Montevallo. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35040 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35040

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35040 in Shelby County, Alabama: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Alabama.

Studio

$1,320

1 BR

$1,490

2 BR

$1,640

3 BR

$2,050

4 BR

$2,330

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,475

FMR (100%)

$1,640

High (110%)

$1,805

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 35040 at $1,640 is $374 higher than the Shelby County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,266. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 35040?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35040 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

No statewide SOI protection. Landlords can refuse vouchers.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Shelby County

Ha Columbiana
Columbiana · PHA code AL072
247 Section 8 units
Vincent Housing Authority
Vincent · PHA code AL089
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Housing Authority of the Town of Montevallo
Montevallo · PHA code AL079
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Housing Authority of the Town of Calera
Calera · PHA code AL085
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35040 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35040?: For ZIP 35040 in Shelby County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,640 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,475 to $1,805 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35040?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35040, by bedroom size: studio $1,320, 1-bedroom $1,490, 2-bedroom $1,640, 3-bedroom $2,050, 4-bedroom $2,330. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 35040?: Vouchers for Shelby County are administered by Ha Columbiana, Vincent Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the Town of Montevallo. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35040 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Shelby County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 35040 maps to Shelby County, AL · FIPS 01117. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.