HUD Metro FMR Area · 5 counties
Knoxville, TN Fair Market Rent & Income Limits
For FY2027 HUD set the two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Knoxville, TN area at $1,475 a month, up 0.3% from FY2026. The FY2026 median family income is $103,700. The same figures apply in all 5 counties of the area.
Fair Market Rent by unit size
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Low income (80% limit)
A household of 4 earning $80,950 is under the 80% limit of $82,950 for this area. At 30% of income it could pay about $2,024 a month for rent and utilities.
This is a quick comparison with HUD's published limits, not an eligibility decision. Programs count income in their own ways and many have waiting lists; the local housing agency or property decides.
Income limits
| People | Extremely low30% / poverty | Very low50% | 60% (LIHTC)MTSP | Low income80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,800 | $36,300 | $43,560 | $58,100 |
| 2 | $24,900 | $41,500 | $49,800 | $66,400 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $46,700 | $56,040 | $74,700 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $51,850 | $62,220 | $82,950 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $56,000 | $67,200 | $89,600 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $60,150 | $72,180 | $96,250 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $64,300 | $77,160 | $102,900 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $68,450 | $82,140 | $109,500 |
Two-bedroom FMR since 2001
Counties in the area
| County | People | 2 BR FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County, TN | 494,148 | $1,475 |
| Blount County, TN | 139,333 | $1,475 |
| Anderson County, TN | 79,153 | $1,475 |
| Loudon County, TN | 58,580 | $1,475 |
| Union County, TN | 20,431 | $1,475 |
Small Area FMRs across 73 ZIP codes
Two-bedroom Small Area FMRs in the Knoxville, TN area run from $1,000 to $2,210; the middle ZIP code is at $1,370, against the area-wide FMR of $1,475. This is a mandatory Small Area FMR area (designated 2023, in force since 1/1/2025): voucher payment standards follow the ZIP-code figures.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in the Knoxville, TN area?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Knoxville, TN area are $1,171 (studio), $1,178 (1 BR), $1,475 (2 BR), $1,844 (3 BR) and $2,122 (4 BR) a month.
What is the area median income for Knoxville, TN?
The FY2026 median family income is $103,700; the 80% low-income limit for four people is $82,950.
Which counties are in this HUD metro area?
Knox County, TN, Blount County, TN, Anderson County, TN, Loudon County, TN and Union County, TN.