FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Johnson County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$633
1BR
$674
2BR
$884
3BR
$1,083
4BR
$1,246
Hours/week at min wage
62 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.00/hr (AR)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.3%
+$20 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +31.5%
Voucher payment standard
$796–$972
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Johnson 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) | $633 | $7,596 |
| 1-Bedroom | $674 | $8,088 |
| 2-Bedroom | $884 | $10,608 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,083 | $12,996 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,246 | $14,952 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $642 → FY2026 $884
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $633 | $674 | $884 | $1,083 | $1,246 |
| FY2025 | $629 | $659 | $864 | $1,083 | $1,216 |
| FY2024 | $612 | $628 | $825 | $1,050 | $1,164 |
| FY2023 | $547 | $555 | $730 | $970 | $981 |
| FY2022 | $493 | $505 | $665 | $883 | $902 |
| FY2021 | $492 | $510 | $672 | $878 | $960 |
| FY2020 | $454 | $487 | $642 | $817 | $963 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $64,800
| 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
$10,608/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$35,360/yr
$2,947/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 | $567 | $648 | $729 | $874 | $939 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $680 | $777 | $874 | $1,049 | $1,127 |
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 | $633 | $674 | $884 | $1,053 | $1,053 |
| Low HOME Rent | $622 | $711 | $800 | $888 | $960 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP Code
This metro publishes ZIP-level Small Area Fair Market Rents. Metro-wide 2BR FMR: $884. About SAFMRs →
All 12 ZIP codes in this area
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