FY2027 Small Area FMR · Goodspring, TN
ZIP 38460 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 38460 (Goodspring, TN) is $1,000 a month, up 7.5% from FY2026. That is 10% below the Giles County, TN area-wide FMR of $1,105.
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 38460 sits in the Giles County, TN area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 38460 has the 17th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Giles 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 $1,105 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,000 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $684 – $836 | $839 | $700 |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $684 – $836 | $845 | $700 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 | $1,105 | $930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,317 | $1,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,515 | $1,290 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,000 needs about $40,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $90,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,000. ZIP code 38460 lies mainly in Giles County. See the Giles 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 38460?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 38460 are $760 (studio), $760 (1 BR), $1,000 (2 BR), $1,190 (3 BR) and $1,360 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 38460?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 38460 that range is $900 to $1,100 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 38460?
The FY2026 income limits of the Giles County, TN area apply: median family income $90,000, low-income (80%) limit $72,000 for a family of four.