How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 37160?

For ZIP 37160 in Bedford County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,320 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,190 to $1,450 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 37160?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37160, by bedroom size: studio $1,150, 1-bedroom $1,170, 2-bedroom $1,320, 3-bedroom $1,660, 4-bedroom $2,020. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 37160?

Vouchers for Bedford County are administered by Shelbyville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37160 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 37160

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37160 in Bedford 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

$1,150

1 BR

$1,170

2 BR

$1,320

3 BR

$1,660

4 BR

$2,020

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%)

$1,190

FMR (100%)

$1,320

High (110%)

$1,450

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 37160 at $1,320 is $303 higher than the Bedford County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,017. 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 37160?

Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 37160 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 Bedford County

Shelbyville Housing Authority
Shelbyville · PHA code TN039
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37160 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 37160?: For ZIP 37160 in Bedford County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,320 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,190 to $1,450 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 37160?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37160, by bedroom size: studio $1,150, 1-bedroom $1,170, 2-bedroom $1,320, 3-bedroom $1,660, 4-bedroom $2,020. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 37160?: Vouchers for Bedford County are administered by Shelbyville Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37160 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 37160

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Bedford County overview All of Tennessee

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 37160 maps to Bedford County, TN · FIPS 47003. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.