FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Pine Bluff, AR MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$697
1BR
$728
2BR
$937
3BR
$1,224
4BR
$1,241
Hours/week at min wage
66 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.00/hr (AR)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.7%
+$59 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +28.5%
Voucher payment standard
$843–$1,031
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Pine Bluff, AR MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · AR · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $697 | $8,364 |
| 1-Bedroom | $728 | $8,736 |
| 2-Bedroom | $937 | $11,244 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,224 | $14,688 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,241 | $14,892 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $713 → FY2026 $937
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $697 | $728 | $937 | $1,224 | $1,241 |
| FY2025 | $633 | $684 | $878 | $1,141 | $1,164 |
| FY2024 | $635 | $690 | $906 | $1,151 | $1,207 |
| FY2023 | $580 | $619 | $815 | $1,026 | $1,095 |
| FY2022 | $563 | $578 | $760 | $950 | $1,097 |
| FY2021 | $542 | $553 | $729 | $919 | $1,091 |
| FY2020 | $519 | $541 | $713 | $891 | $1,104 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $67,900
| 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
$11,244/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$37,480/yr
$3,123/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 | $594 | $679 | $763 | $916 | $984 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $712 | $814 | $916 | $1,099 | $1,181 |
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 | $697 | $728 | $937 | $1,103 | $1,103 |
| Low HOME Rent | $622 | $711 | $800 | $888 | $960 |
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