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Section 8 rent in Washington County, AL

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Washington County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 16 ZIP codes.

$1,001Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,101Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
16ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$650$746$940$821
1 Bedroom$710$824$1,000$907
2 Bedrooms$870$1,001$1,210$1,101
3 Bedrooms$1,100$1,313$1,540$1,444
4 Bedrooms$1,180$1,375$1,610$1,513

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,002$24,024
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,003$36,036
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,004$48,048
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,252$63,024

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Alabama multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 16 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
36539 $1,000 $1,210 $1,540 $1,610
36581 $970 $1,170 $1,540 $1,560
36585 $970 $1,170 $1,540 $1,560
36518 $920 $1,110 $1,460 $1,480
36583 $920 $1,110 $1,470 $1,490
36548 $830 $1,020 $1,370 $1,460
36513 $810 $990 $1,310 $1,340
36522 $810 $990 $1,310 $1,340
36529 $790 $960 $1,260 $1,280
36569 $790 $960 $1,290 $1,370
36556 $760 $930 $1,230 $1,280
36584 $740 $900 $1,140 $1,200
36553 $730 $880 $1,160 $1,180
36558 $730 $880 $1,160 $1,310
36538 $710 $870 $1,130 $1,230

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Washington County, AL?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Washington County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,001 per month, ranging from $870 to $1,210 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,101.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Washington County, AL, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $870 to $1,210 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Alabama?
RealG searches live listings across Alabama, runs Section 8 numbers on every property using these HUD rates, and grades each deal A through D against your buying criteria. You can start free with no credit card and see graded deals in this market in minutes.

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