How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35136?

For ZIP 35136 in Coosa County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $900 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $810 to $990 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35136?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35136, by bedroom size: studio $690, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $900, 3-bedroom $1,130, 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 35136?

Vouchers for Coosa County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Alexander City, Housing Authority of the City of Goodwater. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35136 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35136

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35136 in Coosa 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

$690

1 BR

$750

2 BR

$900

3 BR

$1,130

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%)

$810

FMR (100%)

$900

High (110%)

$990

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 35136 at $900 is $124 higher than the Coosa County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $776. 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 35136?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35136 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 Coosa County

Housing Authority of the City of Alexander City
Alexander City · PHA code AL174
270 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Goodwater
Goodwater · PHA code AL132
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35136 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 35136?: For ZIP 35136 in Coosa County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $900 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $810 to $990 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35136?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35136, by bedroom size: studio $690, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $900, 3-bedroom $1,130, 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 35136?: Vouchers for Coosa County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Alexander City, Housing Authority of the City of Goodwater. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35136 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Coosa County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 35136 maps to Coosa County, AL · FIPS 01037. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.