Dothan, AL Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Dothan ranges from $920 (ZIP 36301) to $1,250 (ZIP 36305), with a median of $990 across 5 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36301 | $730 | $730 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,350 |
| 36302 | $780 | $790 | $990 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
| 36303 | $760 | $770 | $960 | $1,290 | $1,420 |
| 36304 | $780 | $790 | $990 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
| 36305 | $990 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,670 | $1,830 |
Income limits: Houston County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom