FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fort Rucker, AL
ZIP 36362 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 36362 (Fort Rucker, AL) is $1,380 a month, up 19.0% from FY2026. That is 50% above the Dale County, AL area-wide FMR of $921.
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 36362 sits in the Dale County, AL area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 36362 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Dale 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 $921 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,380 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 | $665 | $860 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $844 | $1,030 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,242 – $1,518 | $921 | $1,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,719 – $2,101 | $1,275 | $1,610 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,079 – $2,541 | $1,539 | $1,950 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,380 needs about $55,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $76,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $61,200. ZIP code 36362 lies mainly in Dale County. See the Dale 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 36362?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 36362 are $1,000 (studio), $1,260 (1 BR), $1,380 (2 BR), $1,910 (3 BR) and $2,310 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 36362?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 36362 that range is $1,242 to $1,518 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 36362?
The FY2026 income limits of the Dale County, AL area apply: median family income $76,500, low-income (80%) limit $61,200 for a family of four.