Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Campbell County, Tennessee
Campbell County has a HUD fair market rent of $995 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $716 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.13 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $995
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 28% less than in Tennessee
- Typical rent
- $716
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 40% less than in Tennessee
- Wage needed
- $19.13
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $39,800 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 17% less than in Tennessee
Only here
Renting in Campbell County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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13% of households in Campbell County have no internet at home, against 8% in Tennessee.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Campbell County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $756 | $14.54 | $30,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $761 | $14.63 | $30,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $995 | $19.13 | $39,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,303 | $25.06 | $52,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,308 | $25.15 | $52,320 |
HUD area: Campbell County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 8 ZIP codes in Campbell County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 37757 to $1,140 in 37714. 8 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($995).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 37714 | Campbell County, TN | $870 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37729 | Campbell County, TN | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,330 |
| 37757 | Campbell County, TN | $760 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $1,310 |
| 37762 | Campbell County, TN | $760 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $1,310 |
| 37766 | Campbell County, TN | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 37819 | Campbell County, TN | $750 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,450 |
| 37847 | Campbell County, TN | $790 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,530 |
| 37847 | Scott County, TN | $790 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,530 |
- 37714 · Campbell County, TN $1,140$1,490
- 37729 · Campbell County, TN $1,010$1,310
- 37757 · Campbell County, TN $1,000$1,300
- 37762 · Campbell County, TN $1,000$1,300
- 37766 · Campbell County, TN $1,010$1,320
- 37819 · Campbell County, TN $1,000$1,260
- 37847 · Campbell County, TN $1,040$1,320
- 37847 · Scott County, TN $1,040$1,320
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Campbell County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Tennessee, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
41%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
5,293 households rent in Campbell County
- Spend half or more of their income 17%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Campbell 41%
- Tennessee 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Campbell County
HUD lists 9 properties with homes for low-income households in Campbell County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 2
- HUD-assisted
- 5
- public housing
- 2
920 homes in all; 914 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Lafollette Jacksboro Caryville Public housing 105 S Tennessee Ave, La Follette 37766 391 homes, 386 low-income · Run by LaFollette Housing Authority · Average payment: $384 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (423) 562-2261
- Magnolia Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 226 5th St, Jellico 37762 123 low-income homes · For older adults · (423) 417-2182
- Grace Moore Memorial Public housing 170 Broad St, Jellico 37762 122 low-income homes · Run by Jellico Housing Authority · Average payment: $397 a month · Average wait: 20 months · Homes at several sites · (423) 784-8809
- Lafollette Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 123 Brooke Place Ln, La Follette 37766 88 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Lafollette Gardens Apartments HUD-assisted 130 Garden Ln, La Follette 37766 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (423) 566-7022
- The Village Apartments HUD-assisted 1308 Loop Rd, La Follette 37766 50 low-income homes · For families · (423) 562-7368
- Westgate Towers HUD-assisted 188 Ridenour Ln, Jacksboro 37757 44 homes, 43 low-income · For older adults · (423) 562-1650
- Mountain View Apts (la Follette) Tax credit (LIHTC) 127 Ridenour Ln, Jacksboro 37757 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities, families
- Jacksboro Plaza HUD-assisted 245 Kentucky St, Jacksboro 37757 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (423) 562-8393
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Campbell County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Campbell County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,400 | $27,300 | $43,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,200 | $49,950 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,100 | $56,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,000 | $62,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,150 | $67,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,250 | $72,400 |
| 7 people | $48,400 | $48,400 | $77,400 |
| 8 people | $51,500 | $51,500 | $82,400 |
Area median income: $69,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Campbell County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $680 – $832
- 1 bedroom $685 – $837
- 2 bedrooms $896 – $1,095
- 3 bedrooms $1,173 – $1,433
- 4 bedrooms $1,177 – $1,439
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- LaFollette Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 333 vouchers · 1,116 public housing units (423) 562-2261 LaFollette Housing Authority: john@lafollettehousing.org
- Jellico Housing Authority Public housing · 122 public housing units (423) 784-8809 Jellico Housing Authority: jellicoha@bellsouth.net
Housing agencies in Tennessee Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Tennessee
What Tennessee law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- T.C.A. §66-28-505(a)(1)-(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- T.C.A. §66-28-512(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Campbell County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Knoxville Area Urban League
1514 E 5th Ave, Knoxville · 32 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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KNOX HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED dba HOMESOURCE EAST TENNESSEE
109 Winona St, Knoxville · 33 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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University of Tennessee Extension Office
2621 Morgan Cir, Knoxville · 34 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Campbell County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Tennessee, the average home bill was $143 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$1,990
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $995
- Security deposit
- $995
- Total
- $1,990
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Campbell County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $756; 1 bedroom: $761; 2 bedrooms: $995; 3 bedrooms: $1,303; 4 bedrooms: $1,308. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Campbell County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($995) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.13 an hour full time, or $39,800 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Campbell County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,000 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Campbell County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $896 and $1,095 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Campbell County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 37757 to $1,140 in 37714. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Campbell County?
HUD lists 9 properties with homes for low-income households in Campbell County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Campbell County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Campbell County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Tennessee, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).