FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dale County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$603
1BR
$690
2BR
$776
3BR
$1,079
4BR
$1,302
Hours/week at min wage
83 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.5%
+$4 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.4%
Voucher payment standard
$698–$854
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Dale 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) | $603 | $7,236 |
| 1-Bedroom | $690 | $8,280 |
| 2-Bedroom | $776 | $9,312 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,079 | $12,948 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,302 | $15,624 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $612 → FY2026 $776
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $603 | $690 | $776 | $1,079 | $1,302 |
| FY2025 | $669 | $679 | $772 | $1,088 | $1,309 |
| FY2024 | $743 | $754 | $857 | $1,208 | $1,454 |
| FY2023 | $633 | $636 | $740 | $1,052 | $1,260 |
| FY2022 | $595 | $599 | $705 | $1,001 | $1,207 |
| FY2021 | $523 | $526 | $634 | $890 | $1,098 |
| FY2020 | $498 | $501 | $612 | $829 | $1,075 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $76,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,100 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,800 | $30,600 | $34,450 | $38,250 | $41,350 | $44,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $42,850 | $49,000 | $55,100 | $61,200 | $66,100 | $71,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$9,312/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$31,040/yr
$2,587/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 | $669 | $765 | $860 | $1,032 | $1,109 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $803 | $918 | $1,032 | $1,239 | $1,331 |
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 | $603 | $690 | $776 | $1,079 | $1,243 |
| Low HOME Rent | $670 | $765 | $861 | $956 | $1,033 |
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