FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Arkansas County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$670
1BR
$703
2BR
$922
3BR
$1,159
4BR
$1,547
Hours/week at min wage
65 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.00/hr (AR)
YoY change (2BR)
+3%
+$27 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.4%
Voucher payment standard
$830–$1,014
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Arkansas County, AR
Non-Metropolitan area · AR · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $670 | $8,040 |
| 1-Bedroom | $703 | $8,436 |
| 2-Bedroom | $922 | $11,064 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,159 | $13,908 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,547 | $18,564 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $642 → FY2026 $922
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $670 | $703 | $922 | $1,159 | $1,547 |
| FY2025 | $624 | $682 | $895 | $1,103 | $1,503 |
| FY2024 | $581 | $652 | $857 | $1,050 | $1,348 |
| FY2023 | $509 | $578 | $761 | $926 | $1,110 |
| FY2022 | $514 | $527 | $694 | $858 | $941 |
| FY2021 | $506 | $524 | $691 | $874 | $943 |
| FY2020 | $468 | $487 | $642 | $847 | $907 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $70,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $42,600 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $25,700 | $29,400 | $33,050 | $36,700 | $39,650 | $42,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $41,100 | $47,000 | $52,850 | $58,700 | $63,400 | $68,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,064/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,880/yr
$3,073/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 | $618 | $707 | $795 | $954 | $1,025 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $742 | $848 | $954 | $1,145 | $1,230 |
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 | $670 | $703 | $922 | $1,148 | $1,148 |
| Low HOME Rent | $642 | $735 | $826 | $917 | $991 |
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