Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Holmes County vs Florida

How do Holmes County and Florida rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$983
Holmes County (1BR)
$1,296
Florida (1BR)
−24%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Holmes County
$983/mo 1BR
Population: 19,529
State
Florida
$1,296/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Holmes County is 24% cheaper than Florida at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($983 vs $1,296). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Holmes County Florida Difference
Studio $939 $1,212 −$273 (-23%)
1 Bedroom $983 $1,296 −$313 (-24%)
2 Bedroom $1,078 $1,526 −$448 (-29%)
3 Bedroom $1,423 $1,971 −$548 (-28%)
4 Bedroom $1,427 $2,261 −$834 (-37%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Holmes County is 3% above the US average. Florida is 35% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).