FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hale County
Studio
$966
1BR
$972
2BR
$1,169
3BR
$1,490
4BR
$1,548
Hale County, Alabama
FIPS 01065 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $966 | $11,592 |
| 1-Bedroom | $972 | $11,664 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,169 | $14,028 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,490 | $17,880 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,548 | $18,576 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,169/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$46,760/yr ($3,897/mo). Area Median Income is $93,000.
At AL's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 125 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $966 | $972 | $1,169 | $1,490 | $1,548 |
| FY2025 | $916 | $922 | $1,138 | $1,450 | $1,509 |
| FY2024 | $903 | $909 | $1,125 | $1,415 | $1,498 |
| FY2023 | $816 | $822 | $1,018 | $1,277 | $1,368 |
| FY2022 | $758 | $762 | $927 | $1,162 | $1,257 |
| FY2021 | $691 | $695 | $839 | $1,061 | $1,138 |
| FY2020 | $719 | $737 | $885 | $1,131 | $1,199 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $93,000
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,550 | $22,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $32,550 | $37,200 | $41,850 | $46,500 | $50,250 | $53,950 |
| 80% AMI | $52,100 | $59,550 | $67,000 | $74,400 | $80,400 | $86,350 |