FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hot Spring County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$613
1BR
$671
2BR
$880
3BR
$1,155
4BR
$1,282
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 +31.3%
Voucher payment standard
$792–$968
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Hot Spring 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) | $613 | $7,356 |
| 1-Bedroom | $671 | $8,052 |
| 2-Bedroom | $880 | $10,560 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,155 | $13,860 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,282 | $15,384 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $633 → FY2026 $880
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $613 | $671 | $880 | $1,155 | $1,282 |
| FY2025 | $638 | $646 | $848 | $1,128 | $1,424 |
| FY2024 | $603 | $620 | $814 | $1,090 | $1,310 |
| FY2023 | $535 | $557 | $733 | $977 | $1,193 |
| FY2022 | $478 | $511 | $672 | $881 | $1,109 |
| FY2021 | $490 | $531 | $670 | $887 | $1,103 |
| FY2020 | $461 | $520 | $633 | $831 | $1,044 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $74,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,200 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,050 | $29,800 | $33,500 | $37,200 | $40,200 | $43,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $41,650 | $47,600 | $53,550 | $59,500 | $64,300 | $69,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$10,560/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.2% 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 | $651 | $744 | $837 | $1,004 | $1,078 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $781 | $892 | $1,004 | $1,205 | $1,294 |
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 | $613 | $671 | $880 | $1,155 | $1,209 |
| Low HOME Rent | $651 | $745 | $837 | $930 | $1,005 |
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