Fair Market Rents: Pontotoc County, OK (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pontotoc 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 | OK median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $699/mo | $718 (-3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $758/mo | $765 (-1%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $994/mo | $944 (+5%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,230/mo | $1,273 (-3%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,334/mo | $1,509 (-12%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in OK. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County
We track 16 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | 16 | 780 |