FY2027 Small Area FMR · Tuscaloosa, AL
ZIP 35406 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 35406 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is $1,560 a month, up 2.6% from FY2026. That is 34% above the Tuscaloosa, AL area-wide FMR of $1,165.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 35406 sits in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Of the 42 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 35406 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Tuscaloosa, AL is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,165 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,560 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $970 | $1,260 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $975 | $1,260 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,165 | $1,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,773 – $2,167 | $1,470 | $1,940 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,050 | $1,845 – $2,255 | $1,531 | $2,010 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,560 needs about $62,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $93,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $74,400. ZIP code 35406 lies mainly in Tuscaloosa County. See the Tuscaloosa, AL metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 35406?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 35406 are $1,300 (studio), $1,310 (1 BR), $1,560 (2 BR), $1,970 (3 BR) and $2,050 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 35406?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 35406 that range is $1,404 to $1,716 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 35406?
The FY2026 income limits of the Tuscaloosa, AL area apply: median family income $93,000, low-income (80%) limit $74,400 for a family of four.