How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 37338?

For ZIP 37338 in Bledsoe County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 37338?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37338, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $810, 2-bedroom $1,010, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 37338

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37338 in Bledsoe 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

$800

1 BR

$810

2 BR

$1,010

3 BR

$1,270

4 BR

$1,470

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 37338 at $1,010 is $35 higher than the Bledsoe County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $975. 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 37338?

Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 37338 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 37338?: For ZIP 37338 in Bledsoe County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 37338?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37338, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $810, 2-bedroom $1,010, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,470. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 37338

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Bledsoe County overview All of Tennessee

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 37338 maps to Bledsoe County, TN · FIPS 47007. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.