Not enough rental comps in this area to determine how FMR aligns with current market rates.
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Florence, MS fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Florence, MS is $1,080 a month. That is down 5.3% from $1,140 in FY 2026. Florence is in the Jackson, MS 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 Mississippi is $905, so Florence is 19% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
FY 2027 fair market rent by bedroom for Florence, MS
Bedrooms
FY 2026
FY 2027
Change
90–110% range
Studio
$960
$920
−4.2%
$828–$1,012
1BR
$970
$930
−4.1%
$837–$1,023
2BR
$1,140
$1,080
−5.3%
$972–$1,188
3BR
$1,380
$1,290
−6.5%
$1,161–$1,419
4BR
$1,530
$1,430
−6.5%
$1,287–$1,573
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
Fair market rent by fiscal year for Florence, MS
Fiscal year
Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
FY 2027
$920
$930
$1,080
$1,290
$1,430
FY 2026
$960
$970
$1,140
$1,380
$1,530
FY 2025
$950
$970
$1,140
$1,390
$1,540
FY 2024
$880
$900
$1,040
$1,270
$1,430
FY 2023
$770
$800
$930
$1,140
$1,310
Questions about Florence, MS rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Florence, MS?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $1,080, that basic range is $972 to $1,188 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 Florence, MS in?
Florence, MS is in the Jackson, MS 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 Florence, MS for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR fell 5.3%, from $1,140 in FY 2026 to $1,080 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 16.1%.
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