How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35097?

For ZIP 35097 in Blount County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35097?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35097, by bedroom size: studio $990, 1-bedroom $1,110, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,530, 4-bedroom $1,740. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 35097?

Vouchers for Blount County are administered by H A Oneonta, Housing Authority of the Town of Blountsville, Al. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35097 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35097

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35097 in Blount 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

$990

1 BR

$1,110

2 BR

$1,220

3 BR

$1,530

4 BR

$1,740

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%)

$1,100

FMR (100%)

$1,220

High (110%)

$1,340

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 35097 at $1,220 is $46 lower than the Blount 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 35097?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35097 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 Blount County

H A Oneonta
Oneonta · PHA code AL063
54 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the Town of Blountsville, Al
Blountsville · PHA code AL134
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35097 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 35097?: For ZIP 35097 in Blount County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35097?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35097, by bedroom size: studio $990, 1-bedroom $1,110, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,530, 4-bedroom $1,740. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 35097?: Vouchers for Blount County are administered by H A Oneonta, Housing Authority of the Town of Blountsville, Al. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35097 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Blount County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 35097 maps to Blount County, AL · FIPS 01009. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.