FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$966
1BR
$972
2BR
$1,169
3BR
$1,490
4BR
$1,548
Hours/week at min wage
125 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.7%
+$31 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,052–$1,286
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
Non-Metropolitan area · AL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $966 | $11,592 |
| 1-Bedroom | $972 | $11,664 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,169 | $14,028 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,490 | $17,880 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,548 | $18,576 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $885 → FY2026 $1,169
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $966 | $972 | $1,169 | $1,490 | $1,548 |
| FY2025 | $916 | $922 | $1,138 | $1,450 | $1,509 |
| FY2024 | $903 | $909 | $1,125 | $1,415 | $1,498 |
| FY2023 | $816 | $822 | $1,018 | $1,277 | $1,368 |
| FY2022 | $758 | $762 | $927 | $1,162 | $1,257 |
| FY2021 | $691 | $695 | $839 | $1,061 | $1,138 |
| FY2020 | $719 | $737 | $885 | $1,131 | $1,199 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $93,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,550 | $22,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,550 | $37,200 | $41,850 | $46,500 | $50,250 | $53,950 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $52,100 | $59,550 | $67,000 | $74,400 | $80,400 | $86,350 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,028/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,760/yr
$3,897/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 | $813 | $930 | $1,046 | $1,255 | $1,348 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $976 | $1,116 | $1,255 | $1,506 | $1,618 |
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 | $966 | $972 | $1,169 | $1,490 | $1,511 |
| Low HOME Rent | $813 | $930 | $1,046 | $1,162 | $1,256 |
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