FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Sumter County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$619
1BR
$642
2BR
$827
3BR
$1,107
4BR
$1,193
Hours/week at min wage
88 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-9.9%
$91 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +6.7%
Voucher payment standard
$744–$910
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Sumter 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) | $619 | $7,428 |
| 1-Bedroom | $642 | $7,704 |
| 2-Bedroom | $827 | $9,924 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,107 | $13,284 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,193 | $14,316 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $739 → FY2026 $827
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $619 | $642 | $827 | $1,107 | $1,193 |
| FY2025 | $687 | $713 | $918 | $1,109 | $1,325 |
| FY2024 | $763 | $792 | $1,019 | $1,232 | $1,459 |
| FY2023 | $679 | $690 | $897 | $1,092 | $1,211 |
| FY2022 | $637 | $652 | $848 | $1,048 | $1,150 |
| FY2021 | $585 | $603 | $775 | $964 | $1,051 |
| FY2020 | $557 | $561 | $739 | $921 | $1,001 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $52,700
| 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
$9,924/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$33,080/yr
$2,757/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 | $461 | $527 | $592 | $711 | $764 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $553 | $632 | $711 | $853 | $916 |
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 | $619 | $642 | $827 | $856 | $856 |
| Low HOME Rent | $650 | $742 | $835 | $927 | $1,002 |
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