How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35218?

For ZIP 35218 in Jefferson County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $925 to $1,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35218?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35218, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,030, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 35218?

Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, Jefferson County Housing Authority, Ha Bessemer. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35218 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35218

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35218 in Jefferson 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

$830

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,030

3 BR

$1,290

4 BR

$1,470

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%)

$925

FMR (100%)

$1,030

High (110%)

$1,135

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 35218 at $1,030 is $236 lower than the Jefferson 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 35218?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35218 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 Jefferson County

Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
Birmingham · PHA code AL001
6,438 Section 8 units
Jefferson County Housing Authority
Birmingham · PHA code AL086
2,303 Section 8 units
Ha Bessemer
Bessemer · PHA code AL125
593 Section 8 units
Ha Leeds
Leeds · PHA code AL069
345 Section 8 units
Fairfield Housing Authority
Fairfield · PHA code AL010
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35218 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 35218?: For ZIP 35218 in Jefferson County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $925 to $1,135 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 35218?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35218, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,030, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 35218?: Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, Jefferson County Housing Authority, Ha Bessemer. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35218 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Jefferson County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 35218 maps to Jefferson County, AL · FIPS 01073. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.