FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mobile, AL
ZIP 36695 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 36695 (Mobile, AL) is $1,330 a month, up 4.7% from FY2026. That is 17% above the Mobile, AL area-wide FMR of $1,139.
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 36695 sits in the Mobile, AL area
Of the 50 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 36695 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mobile, 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 $1,197 and $1,463 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $990 – $1,210 | $938 | $1,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,035 – $1,265 | $981 | $1,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,197 – $1,463 | $1,139 | $1,270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,548 – $1,892 | $1,474 | $1,660 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,647 – $2,013 | $1,565 | $1,690 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,330 needs about $53,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $83,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,650. ZIP code 36695 lies mainly in Mobile County. See the Mobile, 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 36695?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 36695 are $1,100 (studio), $1,150 (1 BR), $1,330 (2 BR), $1,720 (3 BR) and $1,830 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 36695?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 36695 that range is $1,197 to $1,463 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 36695?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mobile, AL area apply: median family income $83,300, low-income (80%) limit $66,650 for a family of four.