FY2027 Small Area FMR · Sweet Water, AL
ZIP 36782 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 36782 (Sweet Water, AL) is $1,040 a month, up 19.5% from FY2026. That is 13% above the Marengo 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 36782 sits in the Marengo County, AL area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 36782 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Marengo 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 $1,040 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $812 | $650 |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $819 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $921 | $870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,242 – $1,518 | $1,219 | $1,130 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,280 | $1,320 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,040 needs about $41,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $83,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $67,100. ZIP code 36782 lies mainly in Marengo County. See the Marengo 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 36782?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 36782 are $920 (studio), $930 (1 BR), $1,040 (2 BR), $1,380 (3 BR) and $1,450 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 36782?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 36782 that range is $936 to $1,144 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 36782?
The FY2026 income limits of the Marengo County, AL area apply: median family income $83,900, low-income (80%) limit $67,100 for a family of four.