Section 8 Payment Standards

Small Area FMR Payment Standard by ZIP Codes in Jefferson County Housing Authority

Payment standards are used to calculate the maximum subsidy that the PHA will pay each month toward rent and utilities for families with Housing Choice Vouchers. Payment standards vary by ZIP code and unit size.

The following Payment Standards are effective January 1, 2026.

Zone 1
ZIP Codes: 35006, 35062, 35130, 35146, 35172, 35180, 35204, 35207, 35212, 35234, 35254, 35063, 35148, 35079, 35203

• 0 Bedroom: $891
• 1 Bedroom: $990
• 2 Bedroom: $1,122
• 3 Bedroom: $1,408
• 4 Bedroom: $1,573
• 5 Bedroom: $1,808
• 6 Bedroom: $2,044

Zone 2
ZIP Codes: 35218, 35020, 35217, 35091

• 0 Bedroom: $913
• 1 Bedroom: $1,034
• 2 Bedroom: $1,133
• 3 Bedroom: $1,419
• 4 Bedroom: $1,617
• 5 Bedroom: $1,859
• 6 Bedroom: $2,102

Zone 3
ZIP Codes: 35118, 35208, 35022, 35094, 35060, 35036

• 0 Bedroom: $957
• 1 Bedroom: $1,078
• 2 Bedroom: $1,177
• 3 Bedroom: $1,474
• 4 Bedroom: $1,672
• 5 Bedroom: $1,922
• 6 Bedroom: $2,173

Zone 4
ZIP Codes: 35073, 35214, 35224, 35221, 35116

• 0 Bedroom: $979
• 1 Bedroom: $1,100
• 2 Bedroom: $1,210
• 3 Bedroom: $1,518
• 4 Bedroom: $1,727
• 5 Bedroom: $1,986
• 6 Bedroom: $2,245

Zone 5
ZIP Codes: 35211, 35228, 35228, 35206, 35117, 35181, 35005, 35222, 35064, 35111, 35210, 35444

• 0 Bedroom: $1,023
• 1 Bedroom: $1,144
• 2 Bedroom: $1,265
• 3 Bedroom: $1,584
• 4 Bedroom: $1,804
• 5 Bedroom: $2,074
• 6 Bedroom: $2,345

Zone 6
ZIP Codes: 35215, 35232, 35021, 35048, 35119, 35201, 35202, 35219, 35220, 35231, 35236, 35253, 35255, 35259, 35260, 35261, 35266, 35285, 35293, 35294, 35295

• 0 Bedroom: $1,122
• 1 Bedroom: $1,265
• 2 Bedroom: $1,386
• 3 Bedroom: $1,738
• 4 Bedroom: $1,969
• 5 Bedroom: $2,264
• 6 Bedroom: $2,559

Zone 7 
ZIP Codes: 35126, 35068, 35071, 35023, 35244, 35209, 35229

• 0 bedroom: $1,133
• 1 Bedroom: $1,287
• 2 Bedroom: $1,408
• 3 Bedroom: $1,760
• 4 Bedroom: $2,002
• 5 Bedroom: $2,302
• 6 Bedroom: $2,602

Zone 8 
ZIP Codes: 35235, 35061, 35205, 35127, 35173

• 0 bedroom: $1,210
• 1 Bedroom: $1,364
• 2 Bedroom: $1,496
• 3 Bedroom: $1,870
• 4 Bedroom: $2,123
• 5 Bedroom: $2,441
• 6 Bedroom: $2,759

Zone 9 
ZIP Codes: 35216, 35226, 35243, 35233, 35249, 35242, 35213, 35223

• 0 bedroom: $1,355
• 1 Bedroom: $1,523
• 2 Bedroom: $1,670
• 3 Bedroom: $2,090
• 4 Bedroom: $2,373
• 5 Bedroom: $2,729
• 6 Bedroom: $3,085