Fair Market Rents: Marshall County, MS (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marshall 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) | $840/mo | $727 (+16%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $846/mo | $768 (+10%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,110/mo | $842 (+32%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,331/mo | $1,115 (+19%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,835/mo | $1,247 (+47%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MS. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Marshall 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 Marshall County
We track 14 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Byhalia | 4 | 144 |
| Holly Springs | 11 | 471 |