City Median Investment Score
43Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $1,330 – $1,360▲ | $1,460 – $1,500 | 5.2% |
| 1 BR | $1,350 – $1,380▲ | $1,490 – $1,520 | 2.6% |
| 2 BR | $1,610 – $1,640▲ | $1,770 – $1,800 | 2.8% |
| 3 BR | $1,970 – $2,010▲ | $2,170 – $2,210 | 1.7% |
| 4 BR | $2,470 – $2,510▲ | $2,690 – $2,720 | 1.2% |
| 5 BR | $2,864▲ | —Not available | 1.2% |
| 6 BR | $3,293▲ | —Not available | 1.2% |
| 7 BR | $3,787▲ | —Not available | 1.2% |
| 8 BR | $4,355▲ | —Not available | 1.2% |
Public Housing Authority
Rolodex
Market Alignment
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
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Fernandina Beach, FL fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 2 ZIP codes in Fernandina Beach, FL ranges from $1,610 to $1,640 a month, with a median of $1,625. That is up 8.0% from $1,505 in FY 2026. Fernandina Beach is in the Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD requires housing authorities to set voucher payment standards by ZIP code using Small Area FMRs. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Florida is $1,474, so Fernandina Beach is 10% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,345 | +9.3% | $1,211–$1,480 |
| 1BR | $1,255 | $1,365 | +8.8% | $1,229–$1,502 |
| 2BR | $1,505 | $1,625 | +8.0% | $1,463–$1,788 |
| 3BR | $1,855 | $1,990 | +7.3% | $1,791–$2,189 |
| 4BR | $2,325 | $2,490 | +7.1% | $2,241–$2,739 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $1,345 | $1,365 | $1,625 | $1,990 | $2,490 |
| FY 2026 | $1,230 | $1,255 | $1,505 | $1,855 | $2,325 |
| FY 2025 | $1,240 | $1,305 | $1,555 | $1,945 | $2,465 |
| FY 2024 | $1,155 | $1,265 | $1,495 | $1,890 | $2,405 |
| FY 2023 | $940 | $1,090 | $1,285 | $1,650 | $2,090 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Fernandina Beach, FL rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Fernandina Beach, FL?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $1,625, that basic range is $1,463 to $1,788 a month. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Fernandina Beach, FL in?
Fernandina Beach, FL is in the Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area. HUD requires Small Area FMRs in this area, so payment standards are set by ZIP code.
How much did fair market rent change in Fernandina Beach, FL for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 8.0%, from $1,505 in FY 2026 to $1,625 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 26.5%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set