Section 8 · AL
Section 8 rent — Mobile County, AL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Mobile County, AL, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Mobile County, AL, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $854 | $769 – $939 |
| 1 Bedroom | $919 | $827 – $1,011 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,083 | $975 – $1,191 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,414 | $1,273 – $1,555 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,445 | $1,301 – $1,590 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 36505, 36509, 36512, 36521, 36523, 36525, 36528, 36541, 36544, 36560, 36568, 36571, 36572, 36575, 36582, 36587, 36590, 36601, 36602, 36603, 36604, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36613, 36615, 36616, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36633, 36640, 36652, 36660, 36663, 36670, 36671, 36685, 36688, 36689, 36691, 36693, 36695.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,083/mo
- Payment standard
- $975 – $1,191
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Mobile County, AL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mobile County is $1,083. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $975 to $1,191 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Mobile County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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