Section 8 · AL
Section 8 rent — Jefferson County, AL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Jefferson County, AL, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Jefferson County, AL, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,024 | $922 – $1,126 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,040 – $1,271 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,139 – $1,393 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,583 | $1,425 – $1,741 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,801 | $1,621 – $1,981 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 35005, 35006, 35020, 35021, 35022, 35023, 35036, 35048, 35060, 35061, 35064, 35068, 35071, 35073, 35091, 35116, 35117, 35118, 35119, 35126, 35127, 35181, 35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35219, 35220, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35229, 35231, 35232, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35236, 35243, 35249, 35253, 35254, 35255, 35259, 35260, 35261, 35266, 35285, 35293, 35294, 35295.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,266/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,139 – $1,393
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County, AL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County is $1,266. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,139 to $1,393 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Jefferson County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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