What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Macon County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Macon County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area is $995 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $720, 1-bedroom is $758, 3-bedroom is $1,222, and 4-bedroom is $1,501.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Macon County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $39,800 per year ($3,317 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $995 in Macon County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Macon County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$720

1BR

$758

2BR

$995

3BR

$1,222

4BR

$1,501

Hours/week at min wage

106 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#553

of 661 U.S. metros (top 85% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$896–$1,095

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Macon County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$720	$8,640
1-Bedroom	$758	$9,096
2-Bedroom	$995	$11,940
3-Bedroom	$1,222	$14,664
4-Bedroom	$1,501	$18,012

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $55,500

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

$11,940/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

21.5% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$39,800/yr

$3,317/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	$485	$555	$624	$749	$804
60% AMI Maximum	$582	$666	$749	$899	$965

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	$720	$758	$901	$901	$901
Low HOME Rent	$650	$742	$835	$927	$1,002

Compare Macon County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area With Other AL Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Macon County