How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35148?

For ZIP 35148 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 35148?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35148, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 35148?

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 35148 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35148

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35148 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

$1,390

4 BR

$1,670

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 35148 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 35148?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35148 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
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Housing Authority of the City of Carbon Hill
Carbon Hill · PHA code AL064
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Ha Cordova
Cordova · PHA code AL055
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35148 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 35148?: For ZIP 35148 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 35148?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35148, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 35148?: 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 35148 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Walker County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 35148 maps to Walker County, AL · FIPS 01127. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.