Fair Market Rents: Perry County, MS (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Perry 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) | $766/mo | $727 (+5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $888/mo | $768 (+16%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,047/mo | $842 (+24%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,348/mo | $1,115 (+21%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,386/mo | $1,247 (+11%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MS. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Perry 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 Perry County
We track 3 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 3 | 126 |