How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 39232?

For ZIP 39232 in Rankin County, MS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 39232?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 39232, by bedroom size: studio $1,440, 1-bedroom $1,450, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,040, 4-bedroom $2,250. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 39232

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 39232 in Rankin County, Mississippi: 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 Mississippi.

Studio

$1,440

1 BR

$1,450

2 BR

$1,700

3 BR

$2,040

4 BR

$2,250

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%)

$1,530

FMR (100%)

$1,700

High (110%)

$1,870

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 39232 at $1,700 is $412 higher than the Rankin County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,288. 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 39232?

In most of the state, yes. Mississippi has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 39232 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

Mississippi has no source-of-income protection

Mississippi has NO statewide source-of-income protection, no relevant local ordinances in DeSoto County (Horn Lake / Southaven). Landlords can legally decline voucher applicants. This is one of the weakest SOI environments in the country. Voucher tenants remain a good economic option (guaranteed monthly rent that often exceeds local market) — the choice is voluntary either way.

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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 39232?: For ZIP 39232 in Rankin County, MS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 39232?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 39232, by bedroom size: studio $1,440, 1-bedroom $1,450, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,040, 4-bedroom $2,250. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Rankin County overview All of Mississippi

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 39232 maps to Rankin County, MS · FIPS 28121. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.