HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Jackson County, AL?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Jackson County, Alabama, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $776 a month. Rents run from $576 for a studio up to $1,234 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Jackson County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $576 |
| 1 Bedroom | $643 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $776 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,004 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,234 |
How does Jackson County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Alabama.
Higher rent than 28% of counties in Alabama · 49th of 67
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldwin County | $1,345 |
| 2 | Madison County | $1,310 |
| 2 | Limestone County | $1,310 |
| … 45 more … | ||
| 49 | Jackson County(you are here) | $776 |
| … 15 more … | ||
| 49 | Marion County | $776 |
| 49 | Monroe County | $776 |
| 49 | Winston County | $776 |
More data for Jackson County, Alabama
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Jackson County, AL for 2026?
In Jackson County, Alabama, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $776 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $576 for a studio to $1,234 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Jackson County, AL?
A two-bedroom in Jackson County, Alabama has a Fair Market Rent of $776 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Jackson County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Jackson County, AL?
Every ZIP code in Jackson County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Jackson County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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