FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Walker County
Studio
$644
1BR
$724
2BR
$886
3BR
$1,232
4BR
$1,481
Walker County, Alabama
FIPS 01127 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Walker County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $644 | $7,728 |
| 1-Bedroom | $724 | $8,688 |
| 2-Bedroom | $886 | $10,632 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,232 | $14,784 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,481 | $17,772 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $886/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$35,440/yr ($2,953/mo). Area Median Income is $78,100.
At AL's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 95 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $644 | $724 | $886 | $1,232 | $1,481 |
| FY2021 | $546 | $549 | $724 | $901 | $982 |
| FY2020 | $566 | $570 | $751 | $936 | $1,044 |
| FY2019 | $499 | $502 | $664 | $832 | $999 |
| FY2018 | $502 | $505 | $655 | $828 | $979 |
| FY2017 | $500 | $519 | $641 | $847 | $979 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $78,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $27,350 | $31,250 | $35,150 | $39,050 | $42,200 | $45,300 |
| 80% AMI | $43,750 | $50,000 | $56,250 | $62,500 | $67,500 | $72,500 |