FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dover, DE MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,158
1BR
$1,165
2BR
$1,470
3BR
$2,044
4BR
$2,285
Hours/week at min wage
76 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (DE)
YoY change (2BR)
-1.5%
$22 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,323–$1,617
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Dover, DE MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · DE · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,158 | $13,896 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,165 | $13,980 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,470 | $17,640 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,044 | $24,528 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,285 | $27,420 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,044 → FY2026 $1,470
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,158 | $1,165 | $1,470 | $2,044 | $2,285 |
| FY2025 | $1,173 | $1,181 | $1,492 | $2,080 | $2,278 |
| FY2024 | $1,110 | $1,117 | $1,368 | $1,928 | $2,152 |
| FY2023 | $979 | $984 | $1,182 | $1,680 | $1,893 |
| FY2022 | $851 | $856 | $1,002 | $1,423 | $1,647 |
| FY2021 | $878 | $908 | $1,066 | $1,526 | $1,785 |
| FY2020 | $880 | $893 | $1,044 | $1,493 | $1,790 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $112,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,650 | $25,900 | $29,150 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,700 | $43,100 | $48,500 | $53,900 | $58,200 | $62,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $60,350 | $69,000 | $77,600 | $86,200 | $93,100 | $100,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,640/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$58,800/yr
$4,900/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 | $980 | $1,121 | $1,261 | $1,513 | $1,625 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,177 | $1,345 | $1,513 | $1,816 | $1,950 |
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 | $1,158 | $1,165 | $1,470 | $1,821 | $1,821 |
| Low HOME Rent | $942 | $1,077 | $1,212 | $1,347 | $1,455 |
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