FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$847
1BR
$1,077
2BR
$1,181
3BR
$1,494
4BR
$1,699
Hours/week at min wage
126 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.1%
+$13 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +43.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,063–$1,299
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · AL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $847 | $10,164 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,077 | $12,924 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,181 | $14,172 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,494 | $17,928 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,699 | $20,388 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $811 → FY2026 $1,181
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $847 | $1,077 | $1,181 | $1,494 | $1,699 |
| FY2025 | $844 | $1,009 | $1,168 | $1,527 | $1,632 |
| FY2024 | $801 | $901 | $1,099 | $1,487 | $1,617 |
| FY2023 | $722 | $774 | $992 | $1,327 | $1,393 |
| FY2022 | $672 | $706 | $924 | $1,222 | $1,383 |
| FY2021 | $590 | $625 | $824 | $1,078 | $1,227 |
| FY2020 | $564 | $623 | $811 | $1,066 | $1,242 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $108,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,050 | $25,200 | $28,350 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,700 | $41,950 | $47,150 | $52,400 | $56,600 | $60,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $58,700 | $67,100 | $75,500 | $83,850 | $90,550 | $97,250 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,172/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,240/yr
$3,937/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 | $952 | $1,089 | $1,225 | $1,470 | $1,579 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,143 | $1,306 | $1,470 | $1,764 | $1,894 |
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 | $847 | $1,077 | $1,181 | $1,494 | $1,699 |
| Low HOME Rent | $917 | $1,048 | $1,178 | $1,310 | $1,415 |
Compare Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA With Other AL Metros
vs. Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL MSA
vs. Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA
vs. Birmingham-Hoover, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
vs. Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
vs. Columbus, GA-AL MSA