Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35130

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35130 in Walker 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
$1,490

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 35130 at $1,020 is $134 higher than the Walker County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $886. 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 35130?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35130 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 Walker County

  • Walker County Housing Authority

    Dora · PHA code AL129

    496 Section 8 units
  • Housing Authority of the City of Jasper

    Jasper · PHA code AL012

    297 Section 8 units
  • Sumiton Housing Authority

    Sumiton · PHA code AL176

  • Housing Authority of the City of Carbon Hill

    Carbon Hill · PHA code AL064

  • Ha Cordova

    Cordova · PHA code AL055

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35130 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 35130?
For ZIP 35130 in Walker 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 35130?
HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35130, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,280, 4-bedroom $1,490. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 35130?
Vouchers for Walker County are administered by Walker County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Jasper, Sumiton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35130 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 35130

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 35130 maps to Walker County, AL · FIPS 01127. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.