FY2027 Small Area FMR · Florala, AL
ZIP 36442 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 36442 (Florala, AL) is $980 a month, up 18.1% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Dothan, AL area-wide FMR of $966.
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 36442 sits in the Dothan, AL area
Of the 27 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 36442 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Dothan, 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 $966 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $980 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 36442 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Covington County, AL (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $684 – $836 | $763 | $650 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $693 – $847 | $768 | $650 |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $966 | $830 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,291 | $1,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,415 | $1,390 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $980 needs about $39,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $79,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $63,450. ZIP code 36442 lies mainly in Covington County and Geneva County. See the Dothan, 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 36442?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 36442 are $760 (studio), $770 (1 BR), $980 (2 BR), $1,260 (3 BR) and $1,640 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 36442?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 36442 that range is $882 to $1,078 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 36442?
The FY2026 income limits of the Dothan, AL area apply: median family income $79,300, low-income (80%) limit $63,450 for a family of four.