FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Baxter County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$730
1BR
$735
2BR
$964
3BR
$1,274
4BR
$1,276
Hours/week at min wage
68 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.00/hr (AR)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.4%
+$32 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.7%
Voucher payment standard
$868–$1,060
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Baxter 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) | $730 | $8,760 |
| 1-Bedroom | $735 | $8,820 |
| 2-Bedroom | $964 | $11,568 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,274 | $15,288 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,276 | $15,312 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $699 → FY2026 $964
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $730 | $735 | $964 | $1,274 | $1,276 |
| FY2025 | $706 | $710 | $932 | $1,207 | $1,236 |
| FY2024 | $674 | $678 | $891 | $1,119 | $1,257 |
| FY2023 | $599 | $603 | $794 | $981 | $1,130 |
| FY2022 | $525 | $547 | $709 | $876 | $978 |
| FY2021 | $505 | $562 | $721 | $897 | $978 |
| FY2020 | $478 | $531 | $699 | $871 | $947 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $69,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,400 | $41,250 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $24,900 | $28,450 | $32,000 | $35,550 | $38,400 | $41,250 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $39,850 | $45,550 | $51,250 | $56,900 | $61,500 | $66,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,568/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,560/yr
$3,213/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 | $603 | $690 | $776 | $931 | $1,000 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $724 | $828 | $931 | $1,117 | $1,200 |
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 | $730 | $735 | $964 | $1,121 | $1,121 |
| Low HOME Rent | $622 | $711 | $800 | $888 | $960 |
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