FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Petersburg Census Area, AK
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,049
1BR
$1,211
2BR
$1,463
3BR
$1,754
4BR
$2,022
Hours/week at min wage
87 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $13.00/hr (AK)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.2%
+$98 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +29.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,317–$1,609
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Petersburg Census Area, AK
Non-Metropolitan area · AK · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,049 | $12,588 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,211 | $14,532 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,463 | $17,556 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,754 | $21,048 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,022 | $24,264 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,177 → FY2026 $1,463
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,049 | $1,211 | $1,463 | $1,754 | $2,022 |
| FY2025 | $976 | $1,083 | $1,365 | $1,645 | $1,944 |
| FY2024 | $955 | $1,099 | $1,355 | $1,638 | $2,099 |
| FY2023 | $893 | $976 | $1,274 | $1,551 | $2,069 |
| FY2022 | $831 | $919 | $1,195 | $1,477 | $1,995 |
| FY2021 | $795 | $862 | $1,132 | $1,408 | $1,781 |
| FY2020 | $767 | $957 | $1,177 | $1,467 | $1,860 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $95,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,150 | $27,050 | $34,150 | $41,250 | $48,350 | $55,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,550 | $44,050 | $49,550 | $55,050 | $59,500 | $63,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $61,700 | $70,500 | $79,300 | $88,100 | $95,150 | $102,200 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,556/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$58,520/yr
$4,877/mo gross income
FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents
Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →
| AMI Band | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI Maximum | $833 | $952 | $1,071 | $1,285 | $1,380 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $999 | $1,142 | $1,285 | $1,542 | $1,656 |
FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits
Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $1,049 | $1,211 | $1,463 | $1,547 | $1,547 |
| Low HOME Rent | $963 | $1,101 | $1,238 | $1,376 | $1,487 |
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