FY2027 Small Area FMR · Oak Ridge, TN
ZIP 37831 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 37831 (Oak Ridge, TN) is $1,290 a month, unchanged from FY2026. That is 13% below the Knoxville, TN area-wide FMR of $1,475.
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 37831 sits in the Knoxville, TN area
Of the 73 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 37831 has the 47th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Knoxville, TN is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,161 and $1,419 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $1,171 | $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $927 – $1,133 | $1,178 | $1,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,475 | $1,290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,449 – $1,771 | $1,844 | $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,674 – $2,046 | $2,122 | $1,900 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,290 needs about $51,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $103,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $82,950. ZIP code 37831 lies mainly in Anderson County. See the Knoxville, 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 37831?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 37831 are $1,020 (studio), $1,030 (1 BR), $1,290 (2 BR), $1,610 (3 BR) and $1,860 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 37831?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 37831 that range is $1,161 to $1,419 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 37831?
The FY2026 income limits of the Knoxville, TN area apply: median family income $103,700, low-income (80%) limit $82,950 for a family of four.