City Median Investment Score
69Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $700 – $710▲ | $700 – $710 | 3.2% |
| 1 BR | $700 – $720▲ | $700 – $720 | 2.9% |
| 2 BR | $920 – $940▲ | $920 – $940 | 2.8% |
| 3 BR | $1,150 – $1,180▲ | $1,150 – $1,180 | 0.2% |
| 4 BR | $1,540 – $1,570▲ | $1,540 – $1,570 | 3.8% |
| 5 BR | $1,788▲ | —Not available | 3.8% |
| 6 BR | $2,056▲ | —Not available | 3.8% |
| 7 BR | $2,365▲ | —Not available | 3.8% |
| 8 BR | $2,720▲ | —Not available | 3.8% |
Public Housing Authority
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Market Alignment
Not enough rental comps in this area to determine how FMR aligns with current market rates.
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Fort Payne, AL fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 2 ZIP codes in Fort Payne, AL ranges from $920 to $940 a month, with a median of $930. That is up 17.7% from $790 in FY 2026. Fort Payne is in the DeKalb County, AL non-metropolitan FMR area. HUD also publishes the ZIP-level Small Area FMRs shown here, but unless the local housing authority has adopted them, vouchers are based on the county-wide two-bedroom FMR of $921. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Alabama is $975, so Fort Payne is 5% below it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $585 | $705 | +20.5% | $635–$776 |
| 1BR | $600 | $710 | +18.3% | $639–$781 |
| 2BR | $790 | $930 | +17.7% | $837–$1,023 |
| 3BR | $1,005 | $1,165 | +15.9% | $1,049–$1,282 |
| 4BR | $1,320 | $1,555 | +17.8% | $1,400–$1,711 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $705 | $710 | $930 | $1,165 | $1,555 |
| FY 2026 | $585 | $600 | $790 | $1,005 | $1,320 |
| FY 2025 | $590 | $625 | $790 | $1,050 | $1,305 |
| FY 2024area FMR | $642 | $652 | $857 | $1,159 | $1,391 |
| FY 2023area FMR | $560 | $579 | $740 | $1,015 | $1,153 |
Marked years use a different HUD benchmark than FY 2027, so they are not a like-for-like change.
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Fort Payne, AL rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Fort Payne, AL?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With the county-wide two-bedroom FMR of $921, which applies unless the housing authority uses Small Area FMRs, that basic range is $829 to $1,013 a month; under the ZIP-level Small Area FMR of $930 it would be $837 to $1,023. 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 Fort Payne, AL in?
Fort Payne, AL is in the DeKalb County, AL non-metropolitan FMR area. Small Area FMRs are optional here; the county-wide two-bedroom FMR is $921.
How much did fair market rent change in Fort Payne, AL for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 17.7%, from $790 in FY 2026 to $930 in FY 2027. Since FY 2025 it has risen 17.7%.
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