Fair Market Rents: Madison County, MS (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Madison 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) | $1,091/mo | $727 (+50%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,097/mo | $768 (+43%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,288/mo | $842 (+53%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,544/mo | $1,115 (+38%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,705/mo | $1,247 (+37%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MS. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Madison 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 Madison County
We track 26 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 41 | 1,426 |