How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 36029?

For ZIP 36029 in Bullock 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 36029?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36029, 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.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 36029

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36029 in Bullock 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 36029 at $900 is $124 higher than the Bullock 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 36029?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 36029 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 36029?: For ZIP 36029 in Bullock 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 36029?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36029, 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.

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Bullock County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 36029 maps to Bullock County, AL · FIPS 01011. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.