Section 8 Rent in ZIP 38565
FY2027 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 38565 in Fentress 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.
What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 38565?
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 $760 for a one-bedroom and $1,000 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 38565. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.
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.
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 38565 at $1,000 is $5 higher than the Fentress County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $995. 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 38565?
Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 38565 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.
View statute →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 38565?
- For ZIP 38565 in Fentress County, TN, the FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,000 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $900 to $1,100. 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 38565?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 38565, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $760, 2-bedroom $1,000, 3-bedroom $1,190, 4-bedroom $1,390. 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.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 38565
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Landlord and investor tools for Fentress County
RentalCalcsFree calculators and guides from RentalCalcs, built by the VoucherMatch team, for landlords deciding whether to accept vouchers.
- Fentress County rental market dataRents, home prices, cap rates and cash flow estimates for investors.
- Section 8 rent analyzerHUD rent benchmarks and modeled comparisons for Tennessee ZIP codes. Confirm adopted amounts with the agency.
- Compare HUD benchmarks with market rent in TennesseeExplore modeled ZIP comparisons; these do not establish an approved rent or agency payment.
- Average rent in TennesseeMarket rent versus HUD fair market rent by city and bedroom count.
- How Section 8 rent is calculatedFair market rent, payment standards and rent reasonableness, step by step.
- Section 8 landlord math for 2026What the payment standard changes mean for cash flow this year.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 38565 maps to Fentress County, TN · FIPS 47049. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.