How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 37365?

For ZIP 37365 in Grundy County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $875 to $1,065 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 37365?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37365, by bedroom size: studio $770, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,220, 4-bedroom $1,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 37365?

Vouchers for Grundy County are administered by Grundy Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37365 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 37365

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37365 in Grundy 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

$770

1 BR

$890

2 BR

$970

3 BR

$1,220

4 BR

$1,350

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%)

$875

FMR (100%)

$970

High (110%)

$1,065

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 37365 at $970 is $45 higher than the Grundy County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $925. 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 37365?

Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 37365 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 Grundy County

Grundy Housing Authority
Monteagle · PHA code TN092
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37365 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 37365?: For ZIP 37365 in Grundy County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $875 to $1,065 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 37365?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37365, by bedroom size: studio $770, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,220, 4-bedroom $1,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 37365?: Vouchers for Grundy County are administered by Grundy Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37365 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 37365

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Grundy County overview All of Tennessee

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 37365 maps to Grundy County, TN · FIPS 47061. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.