FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Choctaw County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$578
1BR
$616
2BR
$778
3BR
$1,024
4BR
$1,179
Hours/week at min wage
83 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.8%
+$6 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.7%
Voucher payment standard
$700–$856
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Choctaw 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) | $578 | $6,936 |
| 1-Bedroom | $616 | $7,392 |
| 2-Bedroom | $778 | $9,336 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,024 | $12,288 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,179 | $14,148 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $618 → FY2026 $778
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $578 | $616 | $778 | $1,024 | $1,179 |
| FY2025 | $578 | $600 | $772 | $1,007 | $1,309 |
| FY2024 | $642 | $666 | $857 | $1,102 | $1,454 |
| FY2023 | $560 | $562 | $740 | $921 | $1,260 |
| FY2022 | $530 | $536 | $705 | $871 | $1,182 |
| FY2021 | $479 | $481 | $634 | $789 | $910 |
| FY2020 | $466 | $469 | $618 | $770 | $844 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $74,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,250 | $30,000 | $33,750 | $37,450 | $40,450 | $43,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $41,950 | $47,950 | $53,950 | $59,900 | $64,700 | $69,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$9,336/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$31,120/yr
$2,593/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 | $655 | $749 | $842 | $1,011 | $1,086 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $786 | $898 | $1,011 | $1,213 | $1,303 |
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 | $578 | $616 | $778 | $1,024 | $1,179 |
| Low HOME Rent | $656 | $750 | $843 | $936 | $1,011 |
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