How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 38585?

For ZIP 38585 in Van Buren 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 38585?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 38585, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,260, 4-bedroom $1,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 38585

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 38585 in Van Buren 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

$740

1 BR

$750

2 BR

$970

3 BR

$1,260

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 38585 at $970 is $45 higher than the Van Buren 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 38585?

Yes. Tennessee law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 38585 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 38585?: For ZIP 38585 in Van Buren 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 38585?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 38585, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,260, 4-bedroom $1,350. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 38585

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Van Buren County overview All of Tennessee

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 38585 maps to Van Buren County, TN · FIPS 47175. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.