FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Clark County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$730
1BR
$731
2BR
$880
3BR
$1,221
4BR
$1,356
Hours/week at min wage
62 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.00/hr (AR)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.8%
+$32 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.7%
Voucher payment standard
$792–$968
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Clark 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 | $731 | $8,772 |
| 2-Bedroom | $880 | $10,560 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,221 | $14,652 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,356 | $16,272 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $630 → FY2026 $880
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $730 | $731 | $880 | $1,221 | $1,356 |
| FY2025 | $699 | $721 | $848 | $1,181 | $1,334 |
| FY2024 | $665 | $712 | $814 | $1,140 | $1,293 |
| FY2023 | $552 | $629 | $720 | $1,006 | $1,130 |
| FY2022 | $484 | $570 | $649 | $891 | $1,024 |
| FY2021 | $442 | $565 | $658 | $876 | $1,028 |
| FY2020 | $434 | $518 | $630 | $829 | $988 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $76,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,050 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,350 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,750 | $30,600 | $34,400 | $38,200 | $41,300 | $44,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $42,800 | $48,900 | $55,000 | $61,100 | $66,000 | $70,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$10,560/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$35,200/yr
$2,933/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 | $668 | $764 | $859 | $1,031 | $1,107 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $802 | $916 | $1,031 | $1,237 | $1,329 |
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 | $731 | $880 | $1,221 | $1,241 |
| Low HOME Rent | $668 | $765 | $860 | $955 | $1,032 |
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