Fair Market Rents: McMinn County, TN (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for McMinn County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | TN median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $725/mo | $730 (-1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $845/mo | $818 (+3%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $926/mo | $975 (-5%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,151/mo | $1,286 (-10%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,226/mo | $1,532 (-20%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in TN. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in McMinn County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in McMinn County
We track 11 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 8 | 925 |