FY2027 Small Area FMR · Jachin, AL
ZIP 36910 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 36910 (Jachin, AL) is $920 a month, down 2.1% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Choctaw 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 36910 sits in the Choctaw County, AL area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 36910 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Choctaw 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 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $666 – $814 | $737 | $740 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $921 | $940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,211 | $1,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,368 | $1,400 |
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 $74,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $59,900. ZIP code 36910 lies mainly in Choctaw County. See the Choctaw 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 36910?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 36910 are $720 (studio), $740 (1 BR), $920 (2 BR), $1,210 (3 BR) and $1,370 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 36910?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 36910 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 36910?
The FY2026 income limits of the Choctaw County, AL area apply: median family income $74,900, low-income (80%) limit $59,900 for a family of four.