How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 36130?

For ZIP 36130 in Montgomery County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,010 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $910 to $1,110 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36130?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36130, by bedroom size: studio $850, 1-bedroom $860, 2-bedroom $1,010, 3-bedroom $1,300, 4-bedroom $1,530. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 36130?

Vouchers for Montgomery County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36130 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 36130

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36130 in Montgomery 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

$850

1 BR

$860

2 BR

$1,010

3 BR

$1,300

4 BR

$1,530

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%)

$910

FMR (100%)

$1,010

High (110%)

$1,110

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 36130 at $1,010 is $6 lower than the Montgomery 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 36130?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 36130 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 Montgomery County

Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery
Montgomery · PHA code AL006
3,120 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36130 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 36130?: For ZIP 36130 in Montgomery County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,010 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $910 to $1,110 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36130?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36130, by bedroom size: studio $850, 1-bedroom $860, 2-bedroom $1,010, 3-bedroom $1,300, 4-bedroom $1,530. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 36130?: Vouchers for Montgomery County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Montgomery. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36130 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Montgomery County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 36130 maps to Montgomery County, AL · FIPS 01101. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.