FY2027 Small Area FMR · Montgomery, AL
ZIP 36101 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 36101 (Montgomery, AL) is $930 a month, up 3.3% from FY2026. That is 19% below the Montgomery, AL area-wide FMR of $1,150.
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 36101 sits in the Montgomery, AL area
Of the 66 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 36101 has the 55th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Montgomery, AL is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $837 and $1,023 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $720 – $880 | $986 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $729 – $891 | $1,003 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $1,150 | $900 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,476 | $1,130 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,242 – $1,518 | $1,708 | $1,430 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $930 needs about $37,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $88,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,050. ZIP code 36101 lies mainly in Montgomery County. See the Montgomery, 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 36101?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 36101 are $800 (studio), $810 (1 BR), $930 (2 BR), $1,190 (3 BR) and $1,380 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 36101?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 36101 that range is $837 to $1,023 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 36101?
The FY2026 income limits of the Montgomery, AL area apply: median family income $88,800, low-income (80%) limit $71,050 for a family of four.