County FMR · HUD FY2026
Dubois County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dubois County, IN - 24% below the US average.
- $729
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $956
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +3.1%
- YoY change
- -24%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Dubois is the 5th cheapest of 92 counties in Indiana by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #850 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #850
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #5
- cheapest of 92 in Indiana (2BR)
- -17%
- vs the state average
- $29,160
- income to afford it (30% rule)
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.1%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (30.9%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Dubois County, IN. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Dubois County, Indiana at $729 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $956/mo and a studio is $685/mo. This is 24% lower than the national average of $959 and 17% below the Indiana average of $882.
Rent increased3.1% from FY 2025 ($707), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $29,160/year.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 43,584. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+2.7%, Census ACS). That's in line with Indiana's statewide growth of +2.6% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Dubois County
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Dubois County's 2-bedroom of $956 ranks #850 most affordable of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.
This is a below-average rent market: 1-bedroom FMR is 24% under the US average of $959 and 17% below Indiana's $882. HUD's 1-bedroom figure shifted from $707 (FY 2025) to $729 (FY 2026), a +3.1% move that still leaves this county below the US mid-point.
A 1-bedroom at $729 needs $29,160/year under the 30% rule against a county median of $71,918, and the median household clears that line with room to spare. A 2-bedroom at $956 is the next step up.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $652 | $685 | +$33 (+5.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $707 | $729 | +$22 (+3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $956 | +$28 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,300 | $1,328 | +$28 (+2.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,558 | $1,604 | +$46 (+3.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Dubois County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Dubois sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$956 higher than 27% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Dubois compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Indiana counties
- Marion
Marion County
$1,267 1BR FMR / mo
- Hamilton
Hamilton County
$1,267 1BR FMR / mo
- St. Joseph
St. Joseph County
$1,105 1BR FMR / mo
- Lake
Lake County
$1,082 1BR FMR / mo
- Elkhart
Elkhart County
$992 1BR FMR / mo
- Allen
Allen County
$916 1BR FMR / mo
- Dubois
Dubois County
$729 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Dubois is highlighted. Nearby Indiana counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Marion County ($1,267), Hamilton County ($1,267), St. Joseph County ($1,105), Lake County ($1,082), Elkhart County ($992), Allen County ($916), Dubois County (this county) ($729).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $729/mo, most of these Indiana occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | IN Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $108,410 | 8.1% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $103,570 | 8.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $80,740 | 10.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,410 | 11.3% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $71,540 | 12.2% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $65,480 | 13.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,090 | 14.6% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $58,370 | 15% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $50,690 | 17.3% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $41,600 | 21% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,020 | 21.9% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,240 | 24.8% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,460 | 28.7% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,300 | 28.9% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,290 | 30.9% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Dubois County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Dubois (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 30.6% overall, from $558 to $729. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 10.0% (FY 2023).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑3.1% | $685 | $729 | $956 |
| FY 2025 ↑7.6% | $652 | $707 | $928 |
| FY 2024 ↑4.6% | $600 | $657 | $863 |
| FY 2023 ↑10.0% | $576 | $628 | $826 |
| FY 2022 ↑0.9% | $515 | $571 | $738 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.4% | $512 | $566 | $732 |
| FY 2020 | $500 | $558 | $714 |
Part of the Jasper, IN Micro Area
Dubois County is a central county of the Jasper, IN micropolitan statistical area.
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What this means for renters
Treat Dubois's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $729 implies about $29,160/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Dubois can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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