How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 36091?

For ZIP 36091 in Chilton County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $940 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $845 to $1,035 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36091?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36091, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $940, 3-bedroom $1,230, 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 36091?

Vouchers for Chilton County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Clanton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36091 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 36091

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36091 in Chilton 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

$720

1 BR

$750

2 BR

$940

3 BR

$1,230

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%)

$845

FMR (100%)

$940

High (110%)

$1,035

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 36091 at $940 is $30 lower than the Chilton County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $970. 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 36091?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 36091 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 Chilton County

Housing Authority of the City of Clanton
Clanton · PHA code AL150
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36091 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 36091?: For ZIP 36091 in Chilton County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $940 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $845 to $1,035 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36091?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36091, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $940, 3-bedroom $1,230, 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 36091?: Vouchers for Chilton County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Clanton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36091 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Chilton County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 36091 maps to Chilton County, AL · FIPS 01021. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.