HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Washington County, AL?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Washington County, Alabama, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $983 a month. Rents run from $729 for a studio up to $1,314 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 Washington County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $729 |
| 1 Bedroom | $818 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $983 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,292 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,314 |
How does Washington County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Alabama.
Higher rent than 67% of counties in Alabama · 23th of 67
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldwin County | $1,345 |
| 2 | Madison County | $1,310 |
| 2 | Limestone County | $1,310 |
| … 19 more … | ||
| 23 | Washington County(you are here) | $983 |
| … 41 more … | ||
| 49 | Marion County | $776 |
| 49 | Monroe County | $776 |
| 49 | Winston County | $776 |
More data for Washington County, Alabama
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Washington County, AL for 2026?
In Washington County, Alabama, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $983 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $729 for a studio to $1,314 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 Washington County, AL?
A two-bedroom in Washington County, Alabama has a Fair Market Rent of $983 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Washington 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 Washington County, AL?
Every ZIP code in Washington County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Washington County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
Pricing a unit or vetting voucher tenants?
Tenanture helps property managers reply to every inbound lead, qualify applicants against your rules, and handle Section 8 inquiries automatically.
Get started free