Section 8 · TN
Section 8 rent — Shelby County, TN (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 | $1,060 | $954 – $1,166 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,154 | $1,039 – $1,269 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,274 | $1,147 – $1,401 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,683 | $1,515 – $1,851 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,959 | $1,763 – $2,155 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 38016, 38018, 38027, 38029, 38054, 38055, 38083, 38088, 38101, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38111, 38112, 38113, 38114, 38115, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38120, 38122, 38124, 38125, 38126, 38127, 38128, 38130, 38131, 38132, 38133, 38134, 38135, 38137, 38138, 38139, 38141, 38152, 38157, 38166, 38167, 38168, 38173, 38174, 38175, 38177, 38181, 38182, 38183, 38184, 38186, 38187, 38188, 38190.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,274/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,147 – $1,401
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Shelby County, TN?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Shelby County is $1,274. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,147 to $1,401 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Shelby 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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