FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Marengo County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$582
1BR
$693
2BR
$783
3BR
$1,018
4BR
$1,187
Hours/week at min wage
84 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.4%
+$11 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +23.5%
Voucher payment standard
$705–$861
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Marengo 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) | $582 | $6,984 |
| 1-Bedroom | $693 | $8,316 |
| 2-Bedroom | $783 | $9,396 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,018 | $12,216 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,187 | $14,244 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $612 → FY2026 $783
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $582 | $693 | $783 | $1,018 | $1,187 |
| FY2025 | $578 | $688 | $772 | $990 | $1,185 |
| FY2024 | $642 | $763 | $857 | $1,086 | $1,316 |
| FY2023 | $560 | $655 | $740 | $929 | $1,109 |
| FY2022 | $530 | $619 | $705 | $906 | $1,043 |
| FY2021 | $479 | $556 | $634 | $876 | $1,098 |
| FY2020 | $474 | $538 | $612 | $883 | $1,075 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,650 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,400 | $33,600 | $37,800 | $41,950 | $45,350 | $48,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $47,000 | $53,700 | $60,400 | $67,100 | $72,500 | $77,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$9,396/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$31,320/yr
$2,610/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 | $734 | $839 | $943 | $1,132 | $1,216 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $880 | $1,006 | $1,132 | $1,359 | $1,459 |
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 | $582 | $693 | $783 | $1,018 | $1,187 |
| Low HOME Rent | $735 | $840 | $945 | $1,048 | $1,133 |
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