FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Cleburne County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$644
1BR
$687
2BR
$867
3BR
$1,082
4BR
$1,148
Hours/week at min wage
92 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.7%
+$39 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +36.8%
Voucher payment standard
$780–$954
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Cleburne 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) | $644 | $7,728 |
| 1-Bedroom | $687 | $8,244 |
| 2-Bedroom | $867 | $10,404 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,082 | $12,984 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,148 | $13,776 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $612 → FY2026 $867
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $644 | $687 | $867 | $1,082 | $1,148 |
| FY2025 | $614 | $631 | $828 | $1,039 | $1,245 |
| FY2024 | $669 | $694 | $894 | $1,129 | $1,338 |
| FY2023 | $561 | $594 | $741 | $966 | $1,110 |
| FY2022 | $530 | $564 | $705 | $974 | $1,043 |
| FY2021 | $479 | $481 | $634 | $892 | $968 |
| FY2020 | $462 | $465 | $612 | $863 | $1,075 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $77,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,250 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,100 | $31,000 | $34,850 | $38,700 | $41,800 | $44,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $43,350 | $49,550 | $55,750 | $61,900 | $66,900 | $71,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$10,404/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$34,680/yr
$2,890/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 | $677 | $774 | $870 | $1,044 | $1,122 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $812 | $928 | $1,044 | $1,253 | $1,346 |
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 | $644 | $687 | $867 | $1,082 | $1,148 |
| Low HOME Rent | $677 | $775 | $871 | $967 | $1,045 |
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