Knoxville, TN Section 8 Rent Limits 2025 | Complete ZIP Code Guide

March 18, 2025 • Data Team

Section 8 Rent Limits for Knoxville, TN

As a landlord in Knoxville, TN, understanding Section 8 payment standards helps you maximize rental income. This comprehensive guide covers all 18 ZIP codes in Knoxville, providing 2025 rent limits.

Knoxville Payment Standards Overview

The average 2-bedroom Section 8 payment standard in Knoxville is $1,200/month. Knoxville uses County-wide Fair Market Rents (FMR), which means rent limits vary by ZIP code.

Average Rent Limits by Bedroom Size

  • Studio (0 BR): $900/month
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,020/month
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,200/month
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,540/month
  • 4+ Bedroom: $1,740/month

How to Use This Data

When listing your Knoxville rental property:

  1. Check Your ZIP Code: Use our interactive Knoxville rent limits tool
  2. Verify Payment Standard: Contact Knox County Housing Authority to confirm exact payment standards
  3. Check Rent Reasonableness: Use our rent reasonableness tool before submitting

View all Knoxville ZIP codes on our Knoxville Section 8 Rent Limits page.

Bottom Line: Section 8 provides stable, guaranteed rental income in Knoxville. Check your ZIP code's payment standard to maximize your rental income.

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