FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,094
1BR
$1,200
2BR
$1,345
3BR
$1,692
4BR
$2,171
Hours/week at min wage
143 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#263
of 661 U.S. metros (top 41% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.1%
+$101 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +45.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,211–$1,480
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA
Metropolitan area · AL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,094 | $13,128 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,200 | $14,400 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,345 | $16,140 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,692 | $20,304 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,171 | $26,052 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $916 → FY2026 $1,345
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,094 | $1,200 | $1,345 | $1,692 | $2,171 |
| FY2025 | $972 | $1,043 | $1,244 | $1,550 | $1,975 |
| FY2024 | $1,051 | $1,056 | $1,362 | $1,670 | $2,114 |
| FY2023 | $924 | $928 | $1,206 | $1,534 | $1,971 |
| FY2022 | $772 | $777 | $1,017 | $1,348 | $1,715 |
| FY2021 | $718 | $723 | $922 | $1,249 | $1,584 |
| FY2020 | $744 | $749 | $916 | $1,251 | $1,566 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $102,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,500 | $24,600 | $27,650 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,800 | $40,900 | $46,000 | $51,150 | $55,250 | $59,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,300 | $65,450 | $73,650 | $81,800 | $88,350 | $94,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,140/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$53,800/yr
$4,483/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 | $896 | $1,024 | $1,152 | $1,382 | $1,484 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,075 | $1,228 | $1,382 | $1,658 | $1,781 |
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 | $1,094 | $1,200 | $1,345 | $1,664 | $1,664 |
| Low HOME Rent | $895 | $1,022 | $1,150 | $1,278 | $1,381 |
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