FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lafayette County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$630
1BR
$671
2BR
$880
3BR
$1,055
4BR
$1,240
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 +34.6%
Voucher payment standard
$792–$968
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lafayette 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) | $630 | $7,560 |
| 1-Bedroom | $671 | $8,052 |
| 2-Bedroom | $880 | $10,560 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,055 | $12,660 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,240 | $14,880 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $630 → FY2026 $880
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $630 | $671 | $880 | $1,055 | $1,240 |
| FY2025 | $618 | $646 | $848 | $1,022 | $1,193 |
| FY2024 | $604 | $620 | $814 | $984 | $1,148 |
| FY2023 | $539 | $547 | $720 | $876 | $1,024 |
| FY2022 | $481 | $493 | $649 | $808 | $928 |
| FY2021 | $479 | $496 | $654 | $852 | $943 |
| FY2020 | $459 | $516 | $630 | $835 | $972 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $65,200
| 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
$10,560/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.2% 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 | $570 | $652 | $733 | $880 | $945 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $684 | $782 | $880 | $1,056 | $1,134 |
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 | $630 | $671 | $880 | $1,055 | $1,059 |
| Low HOME Rent | $622 | $711 | $800 | $888 | $960 |
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