Fair Market Rents: Lauderdale County, MS (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lauderdale 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) | $781/mo | $727 (+7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $812/mo | $768 (+6%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $906/mo | $842 (+8%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,204/mo | $1,115 (+8%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,265/mo | $1,247 (+1%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MS. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County
We track 27 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 28 | 2,440 |