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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Walker County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area is $886 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $644, 1-bedroom is $724, 3-bedroom is $1,232, and 4-bedroom is $1,481.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $35,440 per year ($2,953 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $886 in Walker County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$644

1BR

$724

2BR

$886

3BR

$1,232

4BR

$1,481

Hours/week at min wage

95 hrs

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

National rank

#634

of 661 U.S. metros (top 97% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$797–$975

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

Walker County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$644	$7,728
1-Bedroom	$724	$8,688
2-Bedroom	$886	$10,632
3-Bedroom	$1,232	$14,784
4-Bedroom	$1,481	$17,772

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2017 $641 → FY2026 $886

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$644	$724	$886	$1,232	$1,481
FY2021	$546	$549	$724	$901	$982
FY2020	$566	$570	$751	$936	$1,044
FY2019	$499	$502	$664	$832	$999
FY2018	$502	$505	$655	$828	$979
FY2017	$500	$519	$641	$847	$979

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $78,100

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$16,450	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$27,350	$31,250	$35,150	$39,050	$42,200	$45,300
80% AMI (Low)	$43,750	$50,000	$56,250	$62,500	$67,500	$72,500

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$10,632/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$35,440/yr

$2,953/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	$683	$781	$878	$1,054	$1,132
60% AMI Maximum	$820	$937	$1,054	$1,265	$1,358

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	$644	$724	$886	$1,232	$1,269
Low HOME Rent	$683	$781	$878	$976	$1,055

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

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