How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 37135?

For ZIP 37135 in Williamson County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,600 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,340 to $2,860 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 37135?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37135, by bedroom size: studio $2,260, 1-bedroom $2,370, 2-bedroom $2,600, 3-bedroom $3,320, 4-bedroom $4,050. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 37135?

Vouchers for Williamson County are administered by Franklin Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37135 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 37135

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37135 in Williamson County, Tennessee: 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 Tennessee.

Studio

$2,260

1 BR

$2,370

2 BR

$2,600

3 BR

$3,320

4 BR

$4,050

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%)

$2,340

FMR (100%)

$2,600

High (110%)

$2,860

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 37135 at $2,600 is $870 higher than the Williamson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,730. 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 37135?

Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 37135 can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.

Tennessee has no source-of-income protection

Tennessee has NO statewide source-of-income protection. The state legislature has been aggressive about preempting local anti-discrimination measures. Landlords can legally decline voucher applicants. Voucher tenants remain a solid financial option — guaranteed monthly rent, often above local market — but the choice is voluntary.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Williamson County

Franklin Housing Authority
Franklin · PHA code TN035
337 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37135 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 37135?: For ZIP 37135 in Williamson County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,600 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,340 to $2,860 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 37135?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37135, by bedroom size: studio $2,260, 1-bedroom $2,370, 2-bedroom $2,600, 3-bedroom $3,320, 4-bedroom $4,050. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 37135?: Vouchers for Williamson County are administered by Franklin Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37135 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 37135

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Williamson County overview All of Tennessee

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 37135 maps to Williamson County, TN · FIPS 47187. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.