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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Walton County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,364 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,058, 1-bedroom is $1,244, 3-bedroom is $1,897, and 4-bedroom is $2,288.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $54,560 per year ($4,547 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,364 in Walton County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Walton County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$1,058

1BR

$1,244

2BR

$1,364

3BR

$1,897

4BR

$2,288

Hours/week at min wage

75 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)

National rank

#246

of 661 U.S. metros (top 38% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+12.7%

+$154 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41.2%

Voucher payment standard

$1,228–$1,500

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

Walton County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · FL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,058	$12,696
1-Bedroom	$1,244	$14,928
2-Bedroom	$1,364	$16,368
3-Bedroom	$1,897	$22,764
4-Bedroom	$2,288	$27,456

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $880 → FY2026 $1,364

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,058	$1,244	$1,364	$1,897	$2,288
FY2025	$953	$1,093	$1,210	$1,696	$2,032
FY2024	$944	$1,061	$1,191	$1,598	$1,972
FY2023	$889	$1,008	$1,138	$1,490	$1,738
FY2022	$786	$885	$1,008	$1,326	$1,456
FY2021	$792	$847	$966	$1,358	$1,594
FY2020	$751	$773	$880	$1,269	$1,545

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $97,600

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$20,550	$23,450	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$34,200	$39,050	$43,950	$48,800	$52,750	$56,650
80% AMI (Low)	$54,700	$62,500	$70,300	$78,100	$84,350	$90,600

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$16,368/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$54,560/yr

$4,547/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	$854	$976	$1,098	$1,317	$1,415
60% AMI Maximum	$1,024	$1,171	$1,317	$1,581	$1,698

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	$1,058	$1,244	$1,364	$1,586	$1,586
Low HOME Rent	$855	$976	$1,098	$1,220	$1,318

Compare Walton County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area With Other FL Metros

vs. Baker County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA vs. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area

Counties in This FMR Area

Walton County