City Median Investment Score
89Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $810 – $850▲ | $890 – $940 | -1.0% |
| 1 BR | $820 – $860▲ | $830 – $900 | -3.5% |
| 2 BR | $1,070 – $1,120▲ | $1,070 – $1,180 | -0.7% |
| 3 BR | $1,270 – $1,350▲ | $1,400 – $1,460 | -2.8% |
| 4 BR | $1,510 – $1,590▲ | $1,540 – $1,610 | -4.9% |
| 5 BR | $1,736▲ | —Not available | -4.9% |
| 6 BR | $1,997▲ | —Not available | -4.8% |
| 7 BR | $2,297▲ | —Not available | -4.8% |
| 8 BR | $2,641▲ | —Not available | -4.9% |
Public Housing Authority
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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 near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
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.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
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Troy, AL fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 3 ZIP codes in Troy, AL ranges from $1,070 to $1,120 a month, with a median of $1,070. That is up 16.3% from $920 in FY 2026. Troy is in the Montgomery, AL MSA, where HUD requires housing authorities to set voucher payment standards by ZIP code using Small Area FMRs. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Alabama is $975, so Troy is 10% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $810 | +17.4% | $729–$891 |
| 1BR | $710 | $820 | +15.5% | $738–$902 |
| 2BR | $920 | $1,070 | +16.3% | $963–$1,177 |
| 3BR | $1,110 | $1,270 | +14.4% | $1,143–$1,397 |
| 4BR | $1,230 | $1,510 | +22.8% | $1,359–$1,661 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,510 |
| FY 2026 | $690 | $710 | $920 | $1,110 | $1,230 |
| FY 2025 | $750 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| FY 2024area FMR | $836 | $913 | $1,092 | $1,383 | $1,753 |
| FY 2023area FMR | $716 | $817 | $977 | $1,241 | $1,595 |
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 Troy, AL rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Troy, AL?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $1,070, that basic range is $963 to $1,177 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 Troy, AL in?
Troy, AL is in the Montgomery, AL MSA. HUD requires Small Area FMRs in this area, so payment standards are set by ZIP code.
How much did fair market rent change in Troy, AL for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 16.3%, from $920 in FY 2026 to $1,070 in FY 2027. Since FY 2025 it has risen 7.0%.
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