Fair Market Rents: Charlotte County, FL (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Charlotte County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | FL median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,159/mo | $1,152 (+1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,167/mo | $1,230 (-5%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,470/mo | $1,471 (0%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,041/mo | $1,897 (+8%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,326/mo | $2,253 (+3%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in FL. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Charlotte County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Charlotte County
We track 17 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte | 7 | 890 |
| Punta Gorda | 9 | 688 |