FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Chambers County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$691
1BR
$770
2BR
$1,002
3BR
$1,265
4BR
$1,327
Hours/week at min wage
107 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.5%
+$5 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +34.7%
Voucher payment standard
$902–$1,102
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Chambers County, AL
Non-Metropolitan area · AL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $691 | $8,292 |
| 1-Bedroom | $770 | $9,240 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,002 | $12,024 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,265 | $15,180 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,327 | $15,924 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $683 → FY2026 $1,002
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $691 | $770 | $1,002 | $1,265 | $1,327 |
| FY2025 | $733 | $760 | $997 | $1,226 | $1,322 |
| FY2024 | $814 | $820 | $1,077 | $1,302 | $1,434 |
| FY2023 | $688 | $692 | $911 | $1,109 | $1,224 |
| FY2022 | $655 | $659 | $861 | $1,074 | $1,168 |
| FY2021 | $534 | $620 | $744 | $956 | $1,046 |
| FY2020 | $486 | $593 | $683 | $887 | $977 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $66,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,050 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,000 | $29,700 | $33,400 | $37,100 | $40,100 | $43,050 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $41,550 | $47,500 | $53,450 | $59,350 | $64,100 | $68,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,024/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,080/yr
$3,340/mo gross income
FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents
Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →
| AMI Band | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI Maximum | $583 | $667 | $750 | $900 | $967 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $700 | $800 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,160 |
FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits
Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $691 | $770 | $1,002 | $1,083 | $1,083 |
| Low HOME Rent | $650 | $742 | $835 | $927 | $1,002 |
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