How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35160?

For ZIP 35160 in Talladega County, AL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $950 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $855 to $1,045. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 35160?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35160, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $950, 3-bedroom $1,250, 4-bedroom $1,260. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 35160?

Agencies listed for Talladega County include Housing Authority of the City of Talladega, Al, Sylacauga Housing Authority, Childersburg Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35160

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35160 in Talladega County, Alabama: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Alabama.

Studio

$740

1 BR

$780

2 BR

$950

3 BR

$1,250

4 BR

$1,260

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 35160?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $780 for a one-bedroom and $950 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 35160. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$855

FMR (100%)

$950

High (110%)

$1,045

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 35160 at $950 is $27 lower than the Talladega County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $977. The difference describes HUD benchmarks, not a reduction in your voucher. Confirm the applicable schedule with the agency administering your assistance.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 35160?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35160 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

No statewide source-of-income protection for housing vouchers. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Talladega County

Housing Authority of the City of Talladega, Al
Talladega · PHA code AL105
534 Section 8 units
Sylacauga Housing Authority
Sylacauga · PHA code AL057
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Childersburg Housing Authority
Childersburg · PHA code AL122
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These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35160?: For ZIP 35160 in Talladega County, AL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $950 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $855 to $1,045. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 35160?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35160, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $950, 3-bedroom $1,250, 4-bedroom $1,260. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 35160?: Agencies listed for Talladega County include Housing Authority of the City of Talladega, Al, Sylacauga Housing Authority, Childersburg Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 35160

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 35160 maps to Talladega County, AL · FIPS 01121. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.