FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Union County, AR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$714
1BR
$718
2BR
$923
3BR
$1,111
4BR
$1,301
Hours/week at min wage
65 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.00/hr (AR)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.2%
+$20 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.6%
Voucher payment standard
$831–$1,015
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Union 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) | $714 | $8,568 |
| 1-Bedroom | $718 | $8,616 |
| 2-Bedroom | $923 | $11,076 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,111 | $13,332 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,301 | $15,612 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $632 → FY2026 $923
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $714 | $718 | $923 | $1,111 | $1,301 |
| FY2025 | $709 | $714 | $903 | $1,146 | $1,270 |
| FY2024 | $692 | $696 | $864 | $1,158 | $1,219 |
| FY2023 | $638 | $642 | $764 | $1,068 | $1,095 |
| FY2022 | $586 | $594 | $680 | $966 | $1,035 |
| FY2021 | $575 | $589 | $671 | $960 | $1,116 |
| FY2020 | $539 | $555 | $632 | $901 | $1,105 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $75,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,050 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,600 | $30,400 | $34,200 | $37,950 | $41,000 | $44,050 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $42,500 | $48,600 | $54,650 | $60,700 | $65,600 | $70,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,076/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,920/yr
$3,077/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 | $664 | $759 | $853 | $1,024 | $1,100 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $796 | $910 | $1,024 | $1,229 | $1,320 |
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 | $714 | $718 | $923 | $1,111 | $1,233 |
| Low HOME Rent | $665 | $760 | $855 | $948 | $1,025 |
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