How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35074?

For ZIP 35074 in Bibb County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35074?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35074, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 35074?

Vouchers for Bibb County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Brent. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35074 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35074

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35074 in Bibb 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

$870

1 BR

$960

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,340

4 BR

$1,500

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%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

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 35074 at $1,070 is $196 lower than the Bibb County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,266. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 35074?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35074 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 Bibb County

Housing Authority of the City of Brent
Brent · PHA code AL151
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35074 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 35074?: For ZIP 35074 in Bibb County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35074?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35074, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 35074?: Vouchers for Bibb County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Brent. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35074 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Bibb County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 35074 maps to Bibb County, AL · FIPS 01007. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.