Section 8 Rent Calculator

The amount a family is eligible for is based on several factors. The housing authority will apply a rent reasonableness test to the Request for Tenancy Approval form to determine that the family share does not exceed 40 percent of the family’s monthly adjusted income. The calculator below may assist you in estimating how much the contract rent may be for the property you locate. Voucher payment standards and utility allowances are subject to change. This is only an estimate of the proposed rent amounts and the amounts shown do not confirm eligibility.

Voucher Issuance Size* Select a size 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 This is the voucher size issued by the housing authority.

Contract Rent* This is the amount the owner wants to charge for rent.

ZIP Codes* Select a ZIP code 37709 37754 37764 37772 37779 37806 37807 37830 37849 37853 37871 37902 37909 37912 37914 37915 37916 37917 37918 37919 37920 37921 37922 37923 37924 37931 37932 This is the payment standard amount based on the voucher size and ZIP code.

Utility Allowance* Please click to calculate utility allowance: Utility Allowance Information

Payment Standard* This is the payment standard amount based on the voucher size and ZIP code.

Monthly Gross Income* Your total gross monthly income.

Number of Children under 18: Deduction: $40 per child per month.

Monthly Medical Costs for Elderly/Disabled: Deduction: Monthly medical costs for elderly or disabled which is paid by the family (must meet a threshold of 3% of total income).

Monthly Childcare Expenses: Deduction: Monthly childcare expenses which are paid by the family.

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