Fair Market Rents: Washington County, FL (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington 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 | FL median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $866/mo | $1,152 (-25%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $928/mo | $1,230 (-25%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,017/mo | $1,471 (-31%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,257/mo | $1,897 (-34%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,603/mo | $2,253 (-29%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in FL. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Washington 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 Washington County
We track 3 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Chipley | 3 | 135 |