HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Hancock County, MS?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Hancock County, Mississippi, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,140 a month. Rents run from $786 for a studio up to $1,612 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 Hancock County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $923 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,471 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,612 |
How does Hancock County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Mississippi.
Higher rent than 92% of counties in Mississippi · 8th of 82
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison County | $1,288 |
| 1 | Hinds County | $1,288 |
| 1 | Copiah County | $1,288 |
| … 4 more … | ||
| 8 | Hancock County(you are here) | $1,140 |
| … 71 more … | ||
| 41 | Winston County | $842 |
| 41 | Yalobusha County | $842 |
| 41 | Noxubee County | $842 |
More data for Hancock County, Mississippi
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Hancock County, MS for 2026?
In Hancock County, Mississippi, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,140 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $786 for a studio to $1,612 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 Hancock County, MS?
A two-bedroom in Hancock County, Mississippi has a Fair Market Rent of $1,140 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Hancock 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 Hancock County, MS?
Every ZIP code in Hancock County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Hancock County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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