How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 39654?

For ZIP 39654 in Lawrence County, MS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $840 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $755 to $925 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 39654?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 39654, by bedroom size: studio $640, 1-bedroom $640, 2-bedroom $840, 3-bedroom $1,070, 4-bedroom $1,120. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 39654

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 39654 in Lawrence 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

$640

1 BR

$640

2 BR

$840

3 BR

$1,070

4 BR

$1,120

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%)

$755

FMR (100%)

$840

High (110%)

$925

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 39654 at $840 is $23 lower than the Lawrence County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $863. 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 39654?

In most of the state, yes. Mississippi has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 39654 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 39654?: For ZIP 39654 in Lawrence County, MS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $840 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $755 to $925 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 39654?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 39654, by bedroom size: studio $640, 1-bedroom $640, 2-bedroom $840, 3-bedroom $1,070, 4-bedroom $1,120. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Lawrence County overview All of Mississippi

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 39654 maps to Lawrence County, MS · FIPS 28077. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.