FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rockford, TN
ZIP 37853 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 37853 (Rockford, TN) is $1,100 a month, up 2.8% from FY2026. That is 25% 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 37853 sits in the Knoxville, TN area
Of the 73 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 37853 has the 61st 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 $990 and $1,210 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $783 – $957 | $1,171 | $870 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $792 – $968 | $1,178 | $870 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,100 | $990 – $1,210 | $1,475 | $1,070 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,242 – $1,518 | $1,844 | $1,370 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,422 – $1,738 | $2,122 | $1,610 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,100 needs about $44,000 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 37853 lies mainly in Blount County and Knox 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 37853?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 37853 are $870 (studio), $880 (1 BR), $1,100 (2 BR), $1,380 (3 BR) and $1,580 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 37853?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 37853 that range is $990 to $1,210 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 37853?
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.