Section 8 in Jackson, TN: FMR & Landlord Guide
Jackson, TN metro area (CBSA 27180). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $753 | $678 – $828 |
| 1-bedroom | $842 | $758 – $926 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,083 | $975 – $1,191 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,389 | $1,250 – $1,528 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,615 | $1,454 – $1,777 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Jackson, TN covers up to $1,083 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $975–$1,191.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Jackson, TN
4 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Jackson Housing Authority
Jackson, TN · TN007 · 1,567 HCV units
- Status unknown
Trenton Housing Authority
Trenton, TN · TN025 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Humboldt Housing Authority
Humboldt, TN · TN027 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
Milan Housing Authority
Milan, TN · TN031 · 0 HCV units
Source-of-income law in TN
Source-of-income protection status for TN is not yet in our database. Check with a local attorney or the state civil-rights office before refusing a voucher applicant.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Jackson, TN property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.