Carter 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 | $887/mo | $798 – $976/mo |
| 1 BR | $893/mo | $804 – $982/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,132/mo | $1,019 – $1,245/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,398/mo | $1,258 – $1,538/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,548/mo | $1,393 – $1,703/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Carter County, TN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Carter County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Carter County
- Elizabethton Housing and Development Agency
910 Pine Ridge Cir, Elizabethton, TN, 37643 · 4235433571
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Carter 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 | $28,250 |
| 2 people | $32,300 |
| 3 people | $36,300 |
| 4 people | $40,300 |
| 5 people | $43,550 |
| 6 people | $46,750 |
| 7 people | $50,000 |
| 8 people | $53,200 |
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 Carter 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.
PENNINGTON CROSSING
3133 ROCKY TOP RD, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 3760142 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043MOUNTAIN HOLLOW
102 MOUNTAIN HOLLOW CT, ELIZABETHTON, TN, 3764348 income-restricted units8 1BR, 20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041LYNNRIDGE APTS
1293 BLUEFIELD AVE, ELIZABETHTON, TN, 37643100 income-restricted units16 1BR, 66 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039LYNNWOOD APTS
1300 BLUEFIELD AVE, ELIZABETHTON, TN100 income-restricted units16 1BR, 68 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038SUMMERDALE APTS
1726 DAVE BUCK RD, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 3760132 income-restricted units16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036
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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