FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Talladega County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$561
1BR
$682
2BR
$814
3BR
$1,107
4BR
$1,112
Hours/week at min wage
87 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.5%
$4 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +20.6%
Voucher payment standard
$733–$895
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Talladega 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) | $561 | $6,732 |
| 1-Bedroom | $682 | $8,184 |
| 2-Bedroom | $814 | $9,768 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,107 | $13,284 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,112 | $13,344 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $644 → FY2026 $814
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $561 | $682 | $814 | $1,107 | $1,112 |
| FY2025 | $555 | $661 | $818 | $1,138 | $1,170 |
| FY2024 | $615 | $693 | $908 | $1,264 | $1,299 |
| FY2023 | $504 | $573 | $754 | $1,033 | $1,102 |
| FY2022 | $553 | $557 | $733 | $966 | $1,081 |
| FY2021 | $510 | $512 | $675 | $880 | $988 |
| FY2020 | $486 | $489 | $644 | $829 | $911 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $76,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,000 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,150 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,650 | $30,450 | $34,250 | $38,050 | $41,100 | $44,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $42,650 | $48,750 | $54,850 | $60,900 | $65,800 | $70,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$9,768/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$32,560/yr
$2,713/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 | $665 | $761 | $856 | $1,027 | $1,103 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $799 | $913 | $1,027 | $1,232 | $1,324 |
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 | $561 | $682 | $814 | $1,107 | $1,112 |
| Low HOME Rent | $666 | $761 | $856 | $951 | $1,027 |
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