Location: Randolph County, AL | Metro: Clay County, AL
Based on 1% Rule: A+ (≥1.5%) | A (≥1.2%) | B (≥1.0%) | C (≥0.8%) | D (≥0.6%) | F (<0.6%)
| Unit Size | Monthly FMR |
|---|---|
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,240 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,350 |
| 5 Bedrooms | $1,566 |
| 6 Bedrooms | $1,754 |
| 7 Bedrooms | $1,894 |
| 8 Bedrooms | $1,989 |
Zillow median home prices vs Section 8 FMR rates (Data: 2026-08-31)
| Bedrooms | Monthly FMR | Median Price | 1% Rule | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3BR | $1,240 | $223,674 | 0.55% | F |
U.S. Census Bureau data (2024)
A landlord considering ZIP code 36266 for a Section 8 investment must follow a structured decision-making process based on the financial metrics available. The first question to address is whether the Fair Market Rent (FMR) of $780 for the metro area in fiscal year 2026 can cover the debt service on a property valued at $198,954. This requires calculating the monthly debt service. Assuming a typical mortgage rate and a 20-year term, the monthly payment would be approximately $1,200. Given that the FMR is $780, it does not clear the debt service, leading to an immediate no for this investment scenario.
If the landlord proceeds despite the FMR不足以覆盖债务服务，接下来的问题是市场租金$712（美国人口普查局ACS数据）与FMR相比如何。市场租金低于FMR，这表明在没有Section 8补贴的情况下，仅靠市场租金可能无法实现财务上的可持续性。因此，对于这个问题，答案也是否。
即使前两个问题的答案都是否定的，第三个问题仍然需要考虑：21.6%的租房者加上N/A天的上市时间是否足以构成需求。这里的N/A意味着我们没有具体的上市天数数据，这使得评估市场需求变得困难。然而，21.6%的租房者比例并不算高，这意味着潜在租客的数量有限。因此，在没有足够的数据支持高需求的情况下，这个分支的答案同样是否。
综合以上分析，对于ZIP 36266的投资决策，基于提供的数据，答案是否。无论是从FMR无法覆盖债务服务的角度，还是市场租金低于FMR，以及有限的租房者比例来看，该地区都不适合进行Section 8投资。
请注意，这些结论完全基于所提供的具体数据。如果实际情况有所不同，或者有其他未提及的重要因素，投资决策可能会有所改变。
Data Sources: FMR data from HUD (2027). Median home prices from Zillow (2026-08-31). Demographics from U.S. Census (2024).
About FMR: Fair Market Rent (FMR) is used to determine payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 8 contracts, and rent ceilings for HOME Investment Partnerships.