How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 36043?

For ZIP 36043 in Lowndes County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,000 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $900 to $1,100 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36043?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36043, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $1,000, 3-bedroom $1,280, 4-bedroom $1,610. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 36043

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36043 in Lowndes 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

$840

1 BR

$850

2 BR

$1,000

3 BR

$1,280

4 BR

$1,610

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%)

$900

FMR (100%)

$1,000

High (110%)

$1,100

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 36043 at $1,000 is $16 lower than the Lowndes County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,016. 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 36043?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 36043 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 36043?: For ZIP 36043 in Lowndes County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,000 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $900 to $1,100 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36043?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36043, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $1,000, 3-bedroom $1,280, 4-bedroom $1,610. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Lowndes County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 36043 maps to Lowndes County, AL · FIPS 01085. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.