FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Carroll County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$658
1BR
$742
2BR
$954
3BR
$1,144
4BR
$1,345
Hours/week at min wage
67 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.00/hr (AR)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.4%
+$57 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +43.9%
Voucher payment standard
$859–$1,049
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Carroll 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) | $658 | $7,896 |
| 1-Bedroom | $742 | $8,904 |
| 2-Bedroom | $954 | $11,448 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,144 | $13,728 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,345 | $16,140 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $638 → FY2026 $954
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $658 | $742 | $954 | $1,144 | $1,345 |
| FY2025 | $615 | $694 | $897 | $1,081 | $1,189 |
| FY2024 | $565 | $657 | $834 | $1,008 | $1,111 |
| FY2023 | $485 | $552 | $726 | $884 | $975 |
| FY2022 | $443 | $507 | $667 | $825 | $905 |
| FY2021 | $437 | $509 | $663 | $825 | $899 |
| FY2020 | $485 | $507 | $638 | $795 | $876 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $77,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,350 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,200 | $31,050 | $34,950 | $38,800 | $41,950 | $45,050 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $43,500 | $49,700 | $55,900 | $62,100 | $67,100 | $72,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,448/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,160/yr
$3,180/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 | $679 | $776 | $873 | $1,047 | $1,125 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $814 | $931 | $1,047 | $1,257 | $1,350 |
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 | $658 | $742 | $954 | $1,144 | $1,261 |
| Low HOME Rent | $680 | $776 | $873 | $970 | $1,048 |
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