FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Marion County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$650
1BR
$692
2BR
$908
3BR
$1,132
4BR
$1,280
Hours/week at min wage
64 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.00/hr (AR)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.1%
+$19 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38.8%
Voucher payment standard
$817–$999
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Marion 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) | $650 | $7,800 |
| 1-Bedroom | $692 | $8,304 |
| 2-Bedroom | $908 | $10,896 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,132 | $13,584 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,280 | $15,360 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $630 → FY2026 $908
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $650 | $692 | $908 | $1,132 | $1,280 |
| FY2025 | $657 | $678 | $889 | $1,102 | $1,251 |
| FY2024 | $630 | $648 | $852 | $1,030 | $1,213 |
| FY2023 | $546 | $554 | $729 | $887 | $979 |
| FY2022 | $482 | $495 | $651 | $805 | $917 |
| FY2021 | $431 | $505 | $654 | $813 | $1,018 |
| FY2020 | $422 | $503 | $630 | $785 | $1,074 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $63,900
| 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
$10,896/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,320/yr
$3,027/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 | $559 | $639 | $718 | $862 | $926 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $670 | $766 | $862 | $1,035 | $1,111 |
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 | $650 | $692 | $908 | $1,038 | $1,038 |
| Low HOME Rent | $622 | $711 | $800 | $888 | $960 |
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