Metro FMR area · AL · HUD FY 2027
Henry County, AL Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Henry County, AL area is $921 a month, 21% below the Alabama average and 48% below the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 10 ZIP codes range from $920 to $1,080.
- $9212-bedroom FMR+$43 (+4.9%) vs FY 2026
- $7041-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $36,840Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 17,647Residents1 county
| Unit | Henry County, AL FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | Alabama avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $699 | $665 | +$34 (+5.1%) | $949 | $1,379 | $27,960 |
| 1 bedroom | $704 | $669 | +$35 (+5.2%) | $1,010 | $1,478 | $28,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $921 | $878 | +$43 (+4.9%) | $1,170 | $1,761 | $36,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,105 | $1,078 | +$27 (+2.5%) | $1,500 | $2,266 | $44,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,284 | $1,217 | +$67 (+5.5%) | $1,728 | $2,607 | $51,360 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Henry County, AL | 17,647 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
Small Area FMRs apply to Housing Choice Vouchers where HUD requires them or the housing authority opts in; otherwise the metro FMR above applies. The median ZIP’s 2-bedroom SAFMR is $960.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36016 | $760 | $890 | $970 | $1,320 | $1,350 | +$160 (+19.8%) | 5% above |
| 36027 | $810 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,360 | $1,540 | no change | 9% above |
| 36303 | $760 | $770 | $960 | $1,290 | $1,420 | no change | 4% above |
| 36310 | $700 | $700 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,280 | +$140 (+17.9%) | about the same as |
| 36317 | $740 | $830 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,390 | +$130 (+15.5%) | 5% above |
| 36319 | $710 | $720 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,320 | +$30 (+3.4%) | about the same as |
| 36345 | $700 | $720 | $920 | $1,160 | $1,310 | −$30 (−3.2%) | about the same as |
| 36350 | $690 | $830 | $920 | $1,270 | $1,520 | +$110 (+13.6%) | about the same as |
| 36353 | $810 | $850 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,560 | +$100 (+10.2%) | 17% above |
| 36373 | $730 | $750 | $950 | $1,170 | $1,350 | +$120 (+14.5%) | 3% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.