Fair Market Rents: Hendry County, FL (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hendry 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) | $1,071/mo | $1,152 (-7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,077/mo | $1,230 (-12%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,271/mo | $1,471 (-14%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,567/mo | $1,897 (-17%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,875/mo | $2,253 (-17%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in FL. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Hendry 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 Hendry County
We track 7 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Labelle | 6 | 265 |