Section 8 — Huntsville, AL FMR

Section 8 rents
in huntsville.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 42 ZIP codes in the Huntsville area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $1,340/mo and the median 3-bedroom $1,730/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $1,450 to $2,540/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of Alabama Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all Huntsville ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$1,050
1 BR$1,160
2 BR$1,340
3 BR$1,730
4 BR$2,160

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,450 to $2,540/mo across Huntsville's 42 ZIP codes — Small Area FMRs vary widely within a single metro.

Every ZIP

FMR by ZIP code.

2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent for every ZIP in the Huntsville area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 42 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
35610$1,130$1,450
35611$1,130$1,450
35612$1,130$1,450
35613$1,400$1,810
35614$1,240$1,600
35615$1,950$2,520
35620$1,160$1,500
35647$1,180$1,490
35649$1,950$2,520
35652$1,130$1,450
35671$1,280$1,660
35739$1,130$1,450
35741$1,460$1,880
35742$1,130$1,450
35749$1,510$1,950
35750$1,280$1,650
35756$1,950$2,520
35757$1,720$2,220
35758$1,590$2,050
35759$1,620$2,090
35761$1,230$1,590
35762$1,340$1,730
35763$1,970$2,540
35773$1,280$1,650
35801$1,430$1,850
35802$1,280$1,650
35803$1,390$1,790
35804$1,340$1,730
35805$1,130$1,450
35806$1,530$1,970
35807$1,340$1,730
35808$1,970$2,540
35809$1,340$1,730
35810$1,250$1,610
35811$1,240$1,600
35812$1,340$1,730
35813$1,340$1,730
35814$1,340$1,730
35815$1,340$1,730
35816$1,130$1,450
35824$1,490$1,920
35896$1,360$1,750

SAFMR = ZIP-level variation. HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP in this metro, so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher ceilings.

The underwriting

The DSCR math at huntsville's median rent.

A worked example — assumptions stated, not hidden. Run your exact numbers in the calculator.

At the median 3-bedroom Section 8 rent of $1,730/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $1,442/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $1,082/mo — which supports roughly a $163,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $217,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$1,730/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$1,442/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$1,082/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$163,000
implied price (75% LTV)$217,000

Assumptions: 1.20 DSCR floor, ~25% of PITIA for taxes + insurance, 7.0% 30-year fixed, 75% LTV. Your taxes, insurance, rate, and LTV will differ — run your exact numbers in the DSCR calculator.

FAQ

Huntsville Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a Huntsville voucher deal.
Huntsville FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in Huntsville?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Huntsville area is $1,730/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $1,450 to $2,540/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
Huntsville FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in Huntsville?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including Huntsville. Instead of one metro-wide number, each ZIP gets its own rent ceiling based on local market rents — so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher amounts. The 3-bedroom range here spans $1,450 to $2,540/mo across the 42 ZIPs in this area.
Huntsville FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in Huntsville?
Not exactly. The FMR is the starting point — the local public housing authority sets its voucher payment standard at 90–110% of the ZIP's FMR, and every unit still has to pass a rent reasonableness test against comparable local rentals before the lease is approved. Treat the ZIP FMR as the ceiling, not a guaranteed payment.
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FMR on every huntsville listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in Huntsville — and all 50 states — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and DSCR before you make an offer. Back to Alabama Section 8 rents or the all-states hub.

Data source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents (Small Area FMRs where published), snapshot 2026-07-24. Payment standards vary by public housing authority (typically 90–110% of FMR). Figures are for research and do not guarantee approved rent on any specific unit.

Not investment advice. Verleon AI provides analytical tooling for real-estate professionals. Underwriting outputs (DSCR, cap rate, Section 8 FMR estimates, scores) are modeled from public and licensed data and are not a substitute for independent due diligence, legal counsel, lender pre-approval, or licensed appraisal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.