How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 38126?

For ZIP 38126 in Shelby County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,060 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $955 to $1,165 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 38126?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 38126, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,060, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 38126?

Vouchers for Shelby County are administered by Memphis Housing Authority (MHA), Millington Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 38126 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 38126

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 38126 in Shelby 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

$840

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,060

3 BR

$1,390

4 BR

$1,620

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%)

$955

FMR (100%)

$1,060

High (110%)

$1,165

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 38126 at $1,060 is $214 lower than the Shelby County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,274. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 38126?

Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 38126 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 Shelby County

Memphis Housing Authority (MHA)
Memphis · PHA code TN001
9,408 Section 8 units
Millington Housing Authority
Millington · PHA code TN045
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 38126 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 38126?: For ZIP 38126 in Shelby County, TN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,060 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $955 to $1,165 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 38126?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 38126, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,060, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 38126?: Vouchers for Shelby County are administered by Memphis Housing Authority (MHA), Millington Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 38126 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 38126

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Shelby County overview All of Tennessee

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 38126 maps to Shelby County, TN · FIPS 47157. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.