FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jefferson County
Studio
$1,024
1BR
$1,155
2BR
$1,266
3BR
$1,583
4BR
$1,801
Jefferson County, Alabama
FIPS 01073 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Birmingham-Hoover, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,024 | $12,288 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,155 | $13,860 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,266 | $15,192 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,583 | $18,996 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,801 | $21,612 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,266/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$50,640/yr ($4,220/mo). Area Median Income is $104,100.
At AL's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 135 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,024 | $1,155 | $1,266 | $1,583 | $1,801 |
| FY2025 | $998 | $1,144 | $1,267 | $1,583 | $1,791 |
| FY2024 | $983 | $1,109 | $1,245 | $1,570 | $1,752 |
| FY2023 | $866 | $942 | $1,075 | $1,376 | $1,494 |
| FY2022 | $765 | $820 | $943 | $1,220 | $1,316 |
| FY2021 | $817 | $871 | $1,002 | $1,303 | $1,409 |
| FY2020 | $804 | $861 | $986 | $1,291 | $1,425 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $104,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $21,900 | $25,000 | $28,150 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $36,450 | $41,650 | $46,850 | $52,050 | $56,250 | $60,400 |
| 80% AMI | $58,350 | $66,650 | $75,000 | $83,300 | $90,000 | $96,650 |