FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Randolph County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$536
1BR
$634
2BR
$778
3BR
$980
4BR
$1,126
Hours/week at min wage
83 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.8%
+$6 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.7%
Voucher payment standard
$700–$856
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Randolph 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) | $536 | $6,432 |
| 1-Bedroom | $634 | $7,608 |
| 2-Bedroom | $778 | $9,336 |
| 3-Bedroom | $980 | $11,760 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,126 | $13,512 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $612 → FY2026 $778
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $536 | $634 | $778 | $980 | $1,126 |
| FY2025 | $578 | $688 | $772 | $1,088 | $1,155 |
| FY2024 | $642 | $763 | $857 | $1,208 | $1,283 |
| FY2023 | $560 | $655 | $740 | $1,052 | $1,109 |
| FY2022 | $530 | $619 | $705 | $953 | $956 |
| FY2021 | $479 | $556 | $634 | $857 | $860 |
| FY2020 | $474 | $537 | $612 | $838 | $841 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $73,800
| 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
$9,336/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$31,120/yr
$2,593/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 | $645 | $738 | $830 | $996 | $1,070 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $774 | $885 | $996 | $1,195 | $1,284 |
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 | $536 | $634 | $778 | $980 | $1,126 |
| Low HOME Rent | $650 | $742 | $835 | $927 | $1,002 |
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