How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 36513?

For ZIP 36513 in Washington County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $960 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $865 to $1,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36513?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36513, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $810, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,260, 4-bedroom $1,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 36513?

Vouchers for Washington County are administered by Washington County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36513 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 36513

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36513 in Washington 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

$760

1 BR

$810

2 BR

$960

3 BR

$1,260

4 BR

$1,320

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%)

$865

FMR (100%)

$960

High (110%)

$1,055

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 36513 at $960 is $23 lower than the Washington County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $983. 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 36513?

In most of the state, yes. Alabama has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 36513 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 Washington County

Washington County Housing Authority
Chatom · PHA code AL117
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36513 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 36513?: For ZIP 36513 in Washington County, AL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $960 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $865 to $1,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 36513?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 36513, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $810, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,260, 4-bedroom $1,320. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 36513?: Vouchers for Washington County are administered by Washington County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 36513 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Washington County overview All of Alabama

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 36513 maps to Washington County, AL · FIPS 01129. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.