Section 8 · TN
Section 8 rent — Knox County, TN (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Knox 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 Knox 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 | $1,177 | $1,059 – $1,295 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,184 | $1,066 – $1,302 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,471 | $1,324 – $1,618 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,864 | $1,678 – $2,050 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,172 | $1,955 – $2,389 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 37806, 37901, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37927, 37928, 37929, 37930, 37931, 37932, 37933, 37934, 37938, 37939, 37940, 37950, 37995, 37996, 37997, 37998.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,471/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,324 – $1,618
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Knox County, TN?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Knox County is $1,471. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,324 to $1,618 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Knox 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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