Section 8 · TN
Section 8 rent — Jefferson County, TN (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Jefferson County, TN, 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, TN, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $881 | $793 – $969 |
| 1 Bedroom | $887 | $798 – $976 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,135 | $1,022 – $1,249 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,444 | $1,300 – $1,588 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,827 | $1,644 – $2,010 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 37871.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,135/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,022 – $1,249
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County, TN?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County is $1,135. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,022 to $1,249 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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