Cookeville, TN Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Cookeville ranges from $1,100 (ZIP 38502) to $1,250 (ZIP 38506), with a median of $1,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38501 | $810 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,530 | $1,590 |
| 38502 | $800 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,500 | $1,560 |
| 38503 | $800 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,500 | $1,560 |
| 38505 | $810 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,530 | $1,590 |
| 38506 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,680 | $1,780 |
Income limits: Putnam County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom