Section 8 — Jackson, MS FMR

Section 8 rents
in jackson.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 51 ZIP codes in the Jackson area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $1,250/mo and the median 3-bedroom $1,500/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $1,010 to $2,310/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of Mississippi Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all Jackson ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$1,060
1 BR$1,060
2 BR$1,250
3 BR$1,500
4 BR$1,660

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,010 to $2,310/mo across Jackson's 51 ZIP codes — Small Area FMRs vary widely within a single metro.

Every ZIP

FMR by ZIP code.

2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent for every ZIP in the Jackson area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 51 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
39041$840$1,010
39043$1,450$1,740
39045$1,010$1,260
39046$1,080$1,290
39047$1,830$2,190
39056$1,400$1,680
39058$1,400$1,680
39059$860$1,030
39060$1,250$1,500
39066$1,030$1,230
39071$1,190$1,440
39110$1,930$2,310
39130$1,300$1,560
39148$1,140$1,380
39154$1,330$1,590
39157$1,440$1,730
39158$1,300$1,560
39167$1,450$1,740
39170$1,160$1,390
39174$1,060$1,270
39193$1,350$1,620
39201$1,570$1,880
39202$1,090$1,310
39203$890$1,070
39204$1,080$1,290
39205$1,250$1,500
39206$1,280$1,530
39207$1,250$1,500
39208$1,350$1,620
39209$1,150$1,380
39210$1,130$1,350
39211$1,460$1,750
39212$1,350$1,620
39213$990$1,190
39215$1,250$1,500
39216$1,360$1,630
39217$940$1,130
39218$1,340$1,610
39225$1,250$1,500
39232$1,700$2,040
39236$1,250$1,500
39269$1,250$1,500
39272$1,590$1,910
39282$1,250$1,500
39283$1,250$1,500
39284$1,250$1,500
39286$1,250$1,500
39288$1,450$1,740
39289$1,250$1,500
39296$1,250$1,500
39298$1,450$1,740

SAFMR = ZIP-level variation. HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP in this metro, so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher ceilings.

The underwriting

The DSCR math at jackson's median rent.

A worked example — assumptions stated, not hidden. Run your exact numbers in the calculator.

At the median 3-bedroom Section 8 rent of $1,500/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $1,250/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $938/mo — which supports roughly a $141,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $188,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$1,500/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$1,250/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$938/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$141,000
implied price (75% LTV)$188,000

Assumptions: 1.20 DSCR floor, ~25% of PITIA for taxes + insurance, 7.0% 30-year fixed, 75% LTV. Your taxes, insurance, rate, and LTV will differ — run your exact numbers in the DSCR calculator.

FAQ

Jackson Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a Jackson voucher deal.
Jackson FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in Jackson?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Jackson area is $1,500/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $1,010 to $2,310/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
Jackson FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in Jackson?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including Jackson. Instead of one metro-wide number, each ZIP gets its own rent ceiling based on local market rents — so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher amounts. The 3-bedroom range here spans $1,010 to $2,310/mo across the 51 ZIPs in this area.
Jackson FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in Jackson?
Not exactly. The FMR is the starting point — the local public housing authority sets its voucher payment standard at 90–110% of the ZIP's FMR, and every unit still has to pass a rent reasonableness test against comparable local rentals before the lease is approved. Treat the ZIP FMR as the ceiling, not a guaranteed payment.
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FMR on every jackson listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in Jackson — and all 50 states — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and DSCR before you make an offer. Back to Mississippi Section 8 rents or the all-states hub.

Data source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents (Small Area FMRs where published), snapshot 2026-07-24. Payment standards vary by public housing authority (typically 90–110% of FMR). Figures are for research and do not guarantee approved rent on any specific unit.

Not investment advice. Verleon AI provides analytical tooling for real-estate professionals. Underwriting outputs (DSCR, cap rate, Section 8 FMR estimates, scores) are modeled from public and licensed data and are not a substitute for independent due diligence, legal counsel, lender pre-approval, or licensed appraisal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.