Claiborne County, TN
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $724/mo | $652 – $796/mo |
| 1 BR | $844/mo | $760 – $928/mo |
| 2 BR | $925/mo | $833 – $1,018/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,155/mo | $1,040 – $1,271/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,277/mo | $1,149 – $1,405/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Claiborne County, TN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Claiborne County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Claiborne County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Claiborne County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,300 |
| 2 people | $31,200 |
| 3 people | $35,100 |
| 4 people | $39,000 |
| 5 people | $42,150 |
| 6 people | $45,250 |
| 7 people | $48,400 |
| 8 people | $51,500 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Claiborne County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
TAZEWELL VILLAGE
807 MAJESTIC WAY, NEW TAZEWELL, TN, 3782144 income-restricted units44 1BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050THE PEAKS OF TAZEWELL
474 TOM BALL ROAD, TAZEWELL, TN, 3787956 income-restricted units8 1BR, 32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046TAZEWELL VILLAGE APTS
808 MAJESTIC WAY, NEW TAZEWELL, TN, 3782544 income-restricted units44 1BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Estimate your voucher payment
Enter a Claiborne County ZIP code in the Voucher Payment Estimator for a personalized rent and subsidy estimate based on local FMR data.
Estimate payment →Investor: find your price ceiling
Use the Property Budget Calculator to find the max purchase price that hits your target return on a Section 8 unit in this market.
Run the numbers →