FY2027 Small Area FMR · Johnson City, TN
ZIP 37601 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 37601 (Johnson City, TN) is $1,220 a month, up 1.7% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Johnson City, TN area-wide FMR of $1,211.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 37601 sits in the Johnson City, TN area
Of the 26 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 37601 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Johnson City, TN is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,211 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,220 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $942 | $940 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $948 | $950 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,211 | $1,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,323 – $1,617 | $1,461 | $1,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,458 – $1,782 | $1,609 | $1,640 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,220 needs about $48,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $76,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $64,500. ZIP code 37601 lies mainly in Washington County, Carter County and Unicoi County. See the Johnson City, TN metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 37601?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 37601 are $950 (studio), $960 (1 BR), $1,220 (2 BR), $1,470 (3 BR) and $1,620 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 37601?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 37601 that range is $1,098 to $1,342 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 37601?
The FY2026 income limits of the Johnson City, TN area apply: median family income $76,800, low-income (80%) limit $64,500 for a family of four.