How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 36093?

For ZIP 36093 in Elmore County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $945 to $1,155 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36093?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36093, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $1,050, 3-bedroom $1,320, 4-bedroom $1,680. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 36093?

Vouchers for Elmore County are administered by Tallassee Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36093 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 36093

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36093 in Elmore 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

$880

2 BR

$1,050

3 BR

$1,320

4 BR

$1,680

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%)

$945

FMR (100%)

$1,050

High (110%)

$1,155

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 36093 at $1,050 is $34 higher than the Elmore County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,016. 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 36093?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 36093 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 Elmore County

Tallassee Housing Authority
Tallassee · PHA code AL172
72 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36093 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 36093?: For ZIP 36093 in Elmore County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $945 to $1,155 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36093?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36093, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $1,050, 3-bedroom $1,320, 4-bedroom $1,680. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 36093?: Vouchers for Elmore County are administered by Tallassee Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36093 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Elmore County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 36093 maps to Elmore County, AL · FIPS 01051. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.