FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Washington County, AL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$729
1BR
$818
2BR
$983
3BR
$1,292
4BR
$1,314
Hours/week at min wage
105 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-10%
$109 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51.7%
Voucher payment standard
$885–$1,081
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Washington 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) | $729 | $8,748 |
| 1-Bedroom | $818 | $9,816 |
| 2-Bedroom | $983 | $11,796 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,292 | $15,504 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,314 | $15,768 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $618 → FY2026 $983
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $729 | $818 | $983 | $1,292 | $1,314 |
| FY2025 | $810 | $908 | $1,092 | $1,435 | $1,459 |
| FY2024 | $713 | $785 | $962 | $1,163 | $1,302 |
| FY2023 | $661 | $712 | $883 | $1,075 | $1,252 |
| FY2022 | $543 | $566 | $705 | $901 | $956 |
| FY2021 | $489 | $504 | $648 | $852 | $951 |
| FY2020 | $478 | $489 | $618 | $794 | $837 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $89,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,100 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,100 | $34,400 | $38,700 | $43,050 | $46,500 | $49,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,200 | $55,100 | $61,950 | $68,850 | $74,400 | $79,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,796/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,320/yr
$3,277/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 | $783 | $896 | $1,008 | $1,209 | $1,299 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $940 | $1,075 | $1,209 | $1,451 | $1,559 |
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 | $729 | $818 | $983 | $1,292 | $1,314 |
| Low HOME Rent | $752 | $860 | $967 | $1,076 | $1,162 |
Compare Washington County, AL 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