What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area is $970 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $734, 1-bedroom is $739, 3-bedroom is $1,274, and 4-bedroom is $1,448.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $38,800 per year ($3,233 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $970 in Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$734

1BR

$739

2BR

$970

3BR

$1,274

4BR

$1,448

Hours/week at min wage

103 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

YoY change (2BR)

+10.1%

+$89 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +36%

Voucher payment standard

$873–$1,067

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area

Non-Metropolitan area · AL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$734	$8,808
1-Bedroom	$739	$8,868
2-Bedroom	$970	$11,640
3-Bedroom	$1,274	$15,288
4-Bedroom	$1,448	$17,376

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $970

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$734	$739	$970	$1,274	$1,448
FY2025	$678	$682	$881	$1,203	$1,208
FY2024	$682	$690	$857	$1,164	$1,168
FY2023	$617	$634	$755	$1,036	$1,040
FY2022	$583	$619	$705	$978	$982
FY2021	$595	$625	$713	$1,020	$1,061
FY2020	$594	$627	$714	$1,030	$1,122

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $85,100

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,900	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$29,800	$34,050	$38,300	$42,550	$46,000	$49,400
80% AMI (Low)	$47,700	$54,500	$61,300	$68,100	$73,550	$79,000

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,640/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$38,800/yr

$3,233/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	$744	$851	$957	$1,148	$1,233
60% AMI Maximum	$893	$1,021	$1,148	$1,378	$1,480

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	$734	$739	$970	$1,274	$1,382
Low HOME Rent	$745	$851	$957	$1,063	$1,150

Compare Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area With Other AL Metros

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