How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 35952?

For ZIP 35952 in Etowah 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 35952?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35952, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,280, 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 35952?

Vouchers for Etowah County are administered by Greater Gadsden, Altoona Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Attalla. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35952 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 35952

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35952 in Etowah 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

$1,430

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%)

$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 35952 at $1,020 is $93 higher than the Etowah County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $927. 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 35952?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 35952 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 Etowah County

Greater Gadsden
Gadsden · PHA code AL049
194 Section 8 units
Altoona Housing Authority
Altoona · PHA code AL102
—
Housing Authority of the City of Attalla
Attalla · PHA code AL009
—

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35952 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 35952?: For ZIP 35952 in Etowah 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 35952?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 35952, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,020, 3-bedroom $1,280, 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 35952?: Vouchers for Etowah County are administered by Greater Gadsden, Altoona Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Attalla. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 35952 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 35952

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.

Browse voucher-friendly listings List your unit free

Etowah County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 35952 maps to Etowah County, AL · FIPS 01055. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.