How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 37705?

For ZIP 37705 in Anderson County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,680 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,510 to $1,850 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 37705?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37705, by bedroom size: studio $1,340, 1-bedroom $1,350, 2-bedroom $1,680, 3-bedroom $2,130, 4-bedroom $2,480. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 37705?

Vouchers for Anderson County are administered by Oak Ridge Housing Authority, Clinton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37705 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 37705

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37705 in Anderson 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

$1,340

1 BR

$1,350

2 BR

$1,680

3 BR

$2,130

4 BR

$2,480

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%)

$1,510

FMR (100%)

$1,680

High (110%)

$1,850

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 37705 at $1,680 is $209 higher than the Anderson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,471. 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 37705?

Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 37705 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 Anderson County

Oak Ridge Housing Authority
Oak Ridge · PHA code TN088
319 Section 8 units
Clinton Housing Authority
Clinton · PHA code TN022
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37705 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 37705?: For ZIP 37705 in Anderson County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,680 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,510 to $1,850 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 37705?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 37705, by bedroom size: studio $1,340, 1-bedroom $1,350, 2-bedroom $1,680, 3-bedroom $2,130, 4-bedroom $2,480. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 37705?: Vouchers for Anderson County are administered by Oak Ridge Housing Authority, Clinton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 37705 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Anderson County overview All of Tennessee

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 37705 maps to Anderson County, TN · FIPS 47001. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.