How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 37180?

For ZIP 37180 in Bedford County, TN, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,190 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,070 to $1,310. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 37180?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37180, by bedroom size: studio $1,040, 1-bedroom $1,060, 2-bedroom $1,190, 3-bedroom $1,500, 4-bedroom $1,820. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 37180?

Agencies listed for Bedford County include Shelbyville Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 37180

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37180 in Bedford County, Tennessee: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Tennessee.

Studio

$1,040

1 BR

$1,060

2 BR

$1,190

3 BR

$1,500

4 BR

$1,820

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 37180?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $1,060 for a one-bedroom and $1,190 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 37180. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 37180

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37180 fell from $1,320 in FY2026 to $1,190 in FY2027, a change of -$130 a month (-9.8%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,150	$1,040	-$110 (-9.6%)
1-bedroom	$1,170	$1,060	-$110 (-9.4%)
2-bedroom	$1,320	$1,190	-$130 (-9.8%)
3-bedroom	$1,660	$1,500	-$160 (-9.6%)
4-bedroom	$2,020	$1,820	-$200 (-9.9%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 37180? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$1,070

FMR (100%)

$1,190

High (110%)

$1,310

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 37180 at $1,190 is $78 higher than the Bedford County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,112. This is a comparison of HUD benchmarks. It does not establish the agency's adopted standard or the assistance available to a particular household.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 37180?

Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 37180 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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These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 37180?: For ZIP 37180 in Bedford County, TN, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,190 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,070 to $1,310. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 37180?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37180, by bedroom size: studio $1,040, 1-bedroom $1,060, 2-bedroom $1,190, 3-bedroom $1,500, 4-bedroom $1,820. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 37180?: Agencies listed for Bedford County include Shelbyville Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 37180

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 37180 maps to Bedford County, TN · FIPS 47003. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.