FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Calhoun County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$724
1BR
$771
2BR
$1,011
3BR
$1,212
4BR
$1,425
Hours/week at min wage
71 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.00/hr (AR)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.7%
+$36 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.6%
Voucher payment standard
$910–$1,112
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Calhoun 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) | $724 | $8,688 |
| 1-Bedroom | $771 | $9,252 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,011 | $12,132 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,212 | $14,544 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,425 | $17,100 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $677 → FY2026 $1,011
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $724 | $771 | $1,011 | $1,212 | $1,425 |
| FY2025 | $710 | $743 | $975 | $1,175 | $1,372 |
| FY2024 | $678 | $696 | $915 | $1,106 | $1,291 |
| FY2023 | $608 | $617 | $812 | $988 | $1,155 |
| FY2022 | $549 | $563 | $741 | $916 | $1,060 |
| FY2021 | $538 | $558 | $735 | $914 | $1,059 |
| FY2020 | $493 | $531 | $677 | $844 | $976 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,650 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,400 | $33,600 | $37,750 | $41,950 | $45,300 | $48,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $47,000 | $53,700 | $60,400 | $67,100 | $72,500 | $77,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,132/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,440/yr
$3,370/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 | $739 | $845 | $950 | $1,140 | $1,225 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $887 | $1,014 | $1,140 | $1,368 | $1,470 |
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 | $724 | $771 | $1,011 | $1,212 | $1,373 |
| Low HOME Rent | $735 | $840 | $943 | $1,048 | $1,132 |
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