HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Columbia County, FL?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Columbia County, Florida, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,318 a month. Rents run from $990 for a studio up to $1,745 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 Columbia County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $990 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,034 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,318 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,580 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,745 |
How does Columbia County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Florida.
Higher rent than 36% of counties in Florida · 44th of 67
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe County | $2,504 |
| 2 | Miami-Dade County | $2,436 |
| 3 | Broward County | $2,333 |
| … 40 more … | ||
| 44 | Columbia County(you are here) | $1,318 |
| … 20 more … | ||
| 65 | Hamilton County | $981 |
| 66 | Levy County | $974 |
| 67 | Calhoun County | $973 |
More data for Columbia County, Florida
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Columbia County, FL for 2026?
In Columbia County, Florida, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,318 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $990 for a studio to $1,745 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 Columbia County, FL?
A two-bedroom in Columbia County, Florida has a Fair Market Rent of $1,318 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Columbia 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 Columbia County, FL?
Every ZIP code in Columbia County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Columbia County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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