FY2027 Small Area FMR · Tuskegee, AL
ZIP 36083 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 36083 (Tuskegee, AL) is $970 a month, up 1.0% from FY2026. That is 1% below the Macon County, AL area-wide FMR of $981.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 36083 sits in the Macon County, AL area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 36083 has the 13th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Macon County, 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 $981 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $970 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $621 – $759 | $698 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $666 – $814 | $750 | $730 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $981 | $960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,223 | $1,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,479 | $1,450 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $970 needs about $38,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $55,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $59,350. ZIP code 36083 lies mainly in Macon County. See the Macon County, AL county 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 36083?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 36083 are $690 (studio), $740 (1 BR), $970 (2 BR), $1,210 (3 BR) and $1,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 36083?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 36083 that range is $873 to $1,067 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 36083?
The FY2026 income limits of the Macon County, AL area apply: median family income $55,500, low-income (80%) limit $59,350 for a family of four.