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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Greene County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,140 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $863, 1-bedroom is $869, 3-bedroom is $1,367, and 4-bedroom is $1,509.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $45,600 per year ($3,800 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,140 in Greene County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$863

1BR

$869

2BR

$1,140

3BR

$1,367

4BR

$1,509

Hours/week at min wage

121 hrs

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

National rank

#422

of 661 U.S. metros (top 65% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+6.1%

+$66 vs FY2025

Voucher payment standard

$1,026–$1,254

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

Greene County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$863	$10,356
1-Bedroom	$869	$10,428
2-Bedroom	$1,140	$13,680
3-Bedroom	$1,367	$16,404
4-Bedroom	$1,509	$18,108

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2022 $705 → FY2026 $1,140

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$863	$869	$1,140	$1,367	$1,509
FY2025	$813	$819	$1,074	$1,294	$1,424
FY2024	$736	$741	$974	$1,178	$1,297
FY2023	$623	$627	$794	$966	$1,067
FY2022	$562	$565	$705	$871	$956

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $45,700

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,960	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$43,050
50% AMI (Very Low)	$26,000	$29,700	$33,400	$37,100	$40,100	$43,050
80% AMI (Low)	$41,550	$47,500	$53,450	$59,350	$64,100	$68,850

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,680/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

29.9% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$45,600/yr

$3,800/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	$399	$457	$514	$616	$662
60% AMI Maximum	$479	$548	$616	$740	$795

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	$742	$742	$742	$742	$742
Low HOME Rent	$650	$742	$835	$927	$1,002

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

vs. Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL MSA vs. Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA vs. Birmingham-Hoover, AL HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Columbus, GA-AL MSA

Counties in This FMR Area

Greene County