Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35121

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35121 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
$810
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR
$1,430

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%)
$920
FMR (100%)
$1,020
High (110%)
$1,120

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 35121 at $1,020 is $246 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 35121?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35121 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

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35121 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 35121?
For ZIP 35121 in Blount County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,020 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $920 to $1,120 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35121?
HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35121, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,280, 4-bedroom $1,430. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 35121?
Vouchers for Blount County are administered by H A Oneonta, Housing Authority of the Town of Blountsville, Al. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35121 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 35121

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.

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 35121 maps to Blount County, AL · FIPS 01009. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.