FY2027 Small Area FMR · Atmore, AL
ZIP 36503 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 36503 (Atmore, AL) is $920 a month, up 17.9% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Escambia 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.
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Where 36503 sits in the Escambia County, AL area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 36503 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Escambia 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 $920 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $648 – $792 | $720 | $580 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $675 – $825 | $753 | $670 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $921 | $780 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,129 | $970 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 | $1,518 | $1,200 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $920 needs about $36,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $71,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $59,350. ZIP code 36503 lies mainly in Escambia County. See the Escambia 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 36503?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 36503 are $720 (studio), $750 (1 BR), $920 (2 BR), $1,130 (3 BR) and $1,520 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 36503?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 36503 that range is $828 to $1,012 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 36503?
The FY2026 income limits of the Escambia County, AL area apply: median family income $71,900, low-income (80%) limit $59,350 for a family of four.