Sevier 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 | $883/mo | $795 – $971/mo |
| 1 BR | $973/mo | $876 – $1,070/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,159/mo | $1,043 – $1,275/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,522/mo | $1,370 – $1,674/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,535/mo | $1,382 – $1,689/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Sevier County, TN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Sevier County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Sevier County
- Sevierville Housing Authority
500 Leo Sharp Rd, Sevierville, TN, 37862 · 8654538500
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Sevier 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 | $29,750 |
| 2 people | $34,000 |
| 3 people | $38,250 |
| 4 people | $42,500 |
| 5 people | $45,900 |
| 6 people | $49,300 |
| 7 people | $52,700 |
| 8 people | $56,100 |
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 Sevier 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.
FOREST COVE
2121 NEW ERA ROAD, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 3786296 income-restricted units12 1BR, 48 2BR, 36 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050MATTHEW MANOR
2916 BRYAN ROAD, KODAK, TN, 3776456 income-restricted units48 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050PICKENS WAY APARTMENTS
924 PICKENS DR., SEVIERVILLE, TN, 3786288 income-restricted units52 2BR, 36 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050WATSON GLADES PLACE
824 WATSON DRIVE, GATLINBURG, TN, 3773880 income-restricted units28 1BR, 40 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050GATEVIEW RIDGE APARTMENTS
1269 AVERY LN., SEVIERVILLE, TN, 3786288 income-restricted units52 2BR, 36 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050- Elderly
RIVERSIDE VILLAGE
233 E. HARDIN LANE, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 3786232 income-restricted units16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049 HIGHLAND RIDGE APTS
1415 AVERY LN, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 3786288 income-restricted units56 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043KNOB RIDGE APTS
408 MISSYLANE RD, SEYMOUR, TN, 3786548 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043DOGWOOD RIDGE APTS
1263 SMITHWOOD RD, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 3786254 income-restricted units54 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041GIST CREEK APTS
446 GISTS CREEK RD, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 3787648 income-restricted units8 1BR, 32 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040RIVERPARK APTS II
210 RIVERPARK WAY, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 3786250 income-restricted units4 1BR, 36 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037MEADOW CREEK APTS
3180 HICKORY DR, PIGEON FORGE, TN, 3786350 income-restricted units8 1BR, 26 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029RIVERPARK APTS I
1110 OLD KNOXVILLE HWY, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 3786246 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 19974% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027
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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