Bedford County, TN
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $796/mo | $716 – $876/mo |
| 1 BR | $928/mo | $835 – $1,021/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,017/mo | $915 – $1,119/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,414/mo | $1,273 – $1,555/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,641/mo | $1,477 – $1,805/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Bedford County, TN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Bedford County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Bedford County
- Shelbyville Housing Authority
316 Templeton St, Shelbyville, TN, 37160 · 9316841341
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Bedford County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,900 |
| 2 people | $34,200 |
| 3 people | $38,450 |
| 4 people | $42,700 |
| 5 people | $46,150 |
| 6 people | $49,550 |
| 7 people | $52,950 |
| 8 people | $56,400 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Bedford County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly48 income-restricted units48 3BRBuilt 2023Compliance through ~2053
- Elderly
BEDFORD MANOR
400 BARKSDALE LN, SHELBYVILLE, TN, 37160108 income-restricted units18 1BR, 60 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052 CEDAR GLADES APTS
CEDAR GLADE CIR, SHELBYVILLE, TN64 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045PADDOCK RIDGE
125 SUNLITE RD, SHELBYVILLE, TN, 3716058 income-restricted units48 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041THE RIDGE AT SHELBYVILLE
260 ANTHONY LN, SHELBYVILLE, TN, 3716072 income-restricted units6 1BR, 42 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040EASTSIDE MULTIFAMILY & ELDERLY HOUSING
117 GLOSSON ST, SHELBYVILLE, TN, 3716044 income-restricted units22 2BR, 18 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034PARK TRAIL APTS
1601 GREEN LN, SHELBYVILLE, TN, 37160108 income-restricted units16 1BR, 56 2BR, 36 3BRBuilt 20024% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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