FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dale County
Studio
$603
1BR
$690
2BR
$776
3BR
$1,079
4BR
$1,302
Dale County, Alabama
FIPS 01045 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Dale County, AL
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $603 | $7,236 |
| 1-Bedroom | $690 | $8,280 |
| 2-Bedroom | $776 | $9,312 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,079 | $12,948 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,302 | $15,624 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $776/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$31,040/yr ($2,587/mo). Area Median Income is $76,500.
At AL's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 83 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $603 | $690 | $776 | $1,079 | $1,302 |
| FY2025 | $669 | $679 | $772 | $1,088 | $1,309 |
| FY2024 | $743 | $754 | $857 | $1,208 | $1,454 |
| FY2023 | $633 | $636 | $740 | $1,052 | $1,260 |
| FY2022 | $595 | $599 | $705 | $1,001 | $1,207 |
| FY2021 | $523 | $526 | $634 | $890 | $1,098 |
| FY2020 | $498 | $501 | $612 | $829 | $1,075 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $76,500
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,100 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $26,800 | $30,600 | $34,450 | $38,250 | $41,350 | $44,400 |
| 80% AMI | $42,850 | $49,000 | $55,100 | $61,200 | $66,100 | $71,000 |