FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Clarke County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$588
1BR
$603
2BR
$791
3BR
$1,034
4BR
$1,261
Hours/week at min wage
84 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.5%
+$19 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +24.8%
Voucher payment standard
$712–$870
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Clarke 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) | $588 | $7,056 |
| 1-Bedroom | $603 | $7,236 |
| 2-Bedroom | $791 | $9,492 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,034 | $12,408 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,261 | $15,132 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $612 → FY2026 $791
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $588 | $603 | $791 | $1,034 | $1,261 |
| FY2025 | $578 | $600 | $772 | $1,080 | $1,309 |
| FY2024 | $642 | $666 | $857 | $1,200 | $1,454 |
| FY2023 | $560 | $573 | $740 | $1,052 | $1,260 |
| FY2022 | $530 | $550 | $705 | $1,001 | $1,207 |
| FY2021 | $479 | $493 | $634 | $907 | $930 |
| FY2020 | $474 | $507 | $612 | $883 | $980 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $75,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,850 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,500 | $30,250 | $34,050 | $37,800 | $40,850 | $43,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $42,350 | $48,400 | $54,450 | $60,500 | $65,350 | $70,200 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$9,492/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$31,640/yr
$2,637/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 | $661 | $756 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,096 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $793 | $907 | $1,020 | $1,224 | $1,315 |
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 | $588 | $603 | $791 | $1,034 | $1,228 |
| Low HOME Rent | $662 | $756 | $851 | $945 | $1,021 |
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