FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Huntsville, AL MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,030
1BR
$1,136
2BR
$1,310
3BR
$1,690
4BR
$2,109
Hours/week at min wage
140 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#284
of 661 U.S. metros (top 44% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+5%
+$62 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +59.6%
Voucher payment standard
$1,179–$1,441
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Huntsville, AL MSA
Metropolitan area · AL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,030 | $12,360 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,136 | $13,632 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,310 | $15,720 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,690 | $20,280 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,109 | $25,308 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $782 → FY2026 $1,310
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,030 | $1,136 | $1,310 | $1,690 | $2,109 |
| FY2025 | $928 | $1,071 | $1,248 | $1,609 | $1,964 |
| FY2024 | $900 | $1,067 | $1,248 | $1,619 | $1,937 |
| FY2023 | $737 | $872 | $1,029 | $1,354 | $1,612 |
| FY2022 | $647 | $757 | $897 | $1,189 | $1,428 |
| FY2021 | $589 | $690 | $821 | $1,089 | $1,387 |
| FY2020 | $567 | $660 | $782 | $1,040 | $1,373 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $115,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $24,200 | $27,650 | $31,100 | $34,550 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $40,300 | $46,050 | $51,800 | $57,550 | $62,200 | $66,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $64,500 | $73,700 | $82,900 | $92,100 | $99,500 | $106,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,720/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$52,400/yr
$4,367/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 | $1,007 | $1,151 | $1,294 | $1,553 | $1,668 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,208 | $1,381 | $1,553 | $1,864 | $2,002 |
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 | $1,030 | $1,136 | $1,310 | $1,690 | $1,870 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,007 | $1,151 | $1,295 | $1,438 | $1,555 |
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