FY2027 Small Area FMR · Helenwood, TN
ZIP 37755 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 37755 (Helenwood, TN) is $1,090 a month, up 16.0% from FY2026. That is 10% above the Scott County, TN area-wide FMR of $995.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 37755 sits in the Scott County, TN area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 37755 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Scott County, 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 $995 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,090 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $747 – $913 | $761 | $740 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $810 – $990 | $823 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $995 | $940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,230 | $1,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $1,663 | $1,580 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,090 needs about $43,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $59,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $62,400. ZIP code 37755 lies mainly in Scott County. See the Scott County, TN county 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 37755?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 37755 are $830 (studio), $900 (1 BR), $1,090 (2 BR), $1,350 (3 BR) and $1,820 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 37755?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 37755 that range is $981 to $1,199 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 37755?
The FY2026 income limits of the Scott County, TN area apply: median family income $59,600, low-income (80%) limit $62,400 for a family of four.