FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dothan, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$757
1BR
$762
2BR
$950
3BR
$1,288
4BR
$1,428
Hours/week at min wage
101 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#606
of 661 U.S. metros (top 93% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+6%
+$54 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +34.6%
Voucher payment standard
$855–$1,045
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Dothan, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · AL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $757 | $9,084 |
| 1-Bedroom | $762 | $9,144 |
| 2-Bedroom | $950 | $11,400 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,288 | $15,456 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,428 | $17,136 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $666 → FY2026 $950
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $757 | $762 | $950 | $1,288 | $1,428 |
| FY2025 | $718 | $722 | $896 | $1,223 | $1,384 |
| FY2024 | $735 | $739 | $904 | $1,220 | $1,386 |
| FY2023 | $619 | $622 | $761 | $1,015 | $1,156 |
| FY2022 | $561 | $565 | $705 | $929 | $1,043 |
| FY2021 | $543 | $547 | $706 | $923 | $1,057 |
| FY2020 | $503 | $506 | $666 | $875 | $995 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $79,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,700 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,800 | $31,750 | $35,700 | $39,650 | $42,850 | $46,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $44,450 | $50,800 | $57,150 | $63,450 | $68,550 | $73,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,400/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,000/yr
$3,167/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 | $693 | $793 | $892 | $1,070 | $1,149 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $832 | $951 | $1,070 | $1,284 | $1,379 |
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 | $757 | $762 | $950 | $1,288 | $1,288 |
| Low HOME Rent | $695 | $793 | $892 | $991 | $1,071 |
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