FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Fayette County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$576
1BR
$671
2BR
$776
3BR
$1,079
4BR
$1,157
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
Fayette 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) | $576 | $6,912 |
| 1-Bedroom | $671 | $8,052 |
| 2-Bedroom | $776 | $9,312 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,079 | $12,948 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,157 | $13,884 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $612 → FY2026 $776
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $576 | $671 | $776 | $1,079 | $1,157 |
| FY2025 | $578 | $687 | $772 | $1,068 | $1,155 |
| FY2024 | $642 | $763 | $857 | $1,147 | $1,283 |
| FY2023 | $560 | $655 | $740 | $924 | $1,109 |
| FY2022 | $530 | $609 | $705 | $871 | $1,043 |
| FY2021 | $479 | $556 | $634 | $802 | $930 |
| FY2020 | $474 | $538 | $612 | $789 | $878 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $68,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,050 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,000 | $29,700 | $33,400 | $37,100 | $40,100 | $43,050 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $41,550 | $47,500 | $53,450 | $59,350 | $64,100 | $68,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$9,312/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.6% 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 | $600 | $686 | $771 | $926 | $994 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $720 | $823 | $926 | $1,111 | $1,193 |
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 | $576 | $671 | $776 | $1,079 | $1,114 |
| Low HOME Rent | $650 | $742 | $835 | $927 | $1,002 |
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