Fair Market Rents: Harrison County, MS (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Harrison 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 | MS median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $786/mo | $727 (+8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $923/mo | $768 (+20%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,140/mo | $842 (+35%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,471/mo | $1,115 (+32%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,612/mo | $1,247 (+29%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MS. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Harrison 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 Harrison County
We track 60 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi | 16 | 1,799 |
| Diberville | 3 | 384 |
| Gulfport | 45 | 3,424 |
| Pass Christian | 3 | 316 |