Tuscaloosa, AL Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Tuscaloosa ranges from $1,120 (ZIP 35401) to $1,560 (ZIP 35406), with a median of $1,180 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35401 | $930 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,410 | $1,470 |
| 35402 | $980 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,550 |
| 35403 | $980 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,550 |
| 35404 | $980 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,550 |
| 35405 | $1,070 | $1,070 | $1,280 | $1,610 | $1,680 |
| 35406 | $1,300 | $1,310 | $1,560 | $1,970 | $2,050 |
| 35407 | $980 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,550 |
| 35486 | $980 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,550 |
| 35487 | $930 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,410 | $1,470 |
Income limits: Tuscaloosa County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom