Fair Market Rents: Surry County, VA (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Surry 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 | VA median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $905/mo | $1,005 (-10%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $920/mo | $1,053 (-13%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,039/mo | $1,254 (-17%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445/mo | $1,716 (-16%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,743/mo | $1,950 (-11%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in VA. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Surry 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 Surry County
We track 6 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove | 7 | 192 |