FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,397
1BR
$1,520
2BR
$1,810
3BR
$2,170
4BR
$2,423
Hours/week at min wage
93 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (DE)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.4%
+$8 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +43.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,629–$1,991
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · DE · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,397 | $16,764 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,520 | $18,240 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,810 | $21,720 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,170 | $26,040 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,423 | $29,076 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,226 → FY2026 $1,810
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,397 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,170 | $2,423 |
| FY2025 | $1,372 | $1,512 | $1,802 | $2,171 | $2,468 |
| FY2024 | $1,303 | $1,451 | $1,737 | $2,100 | $2,422 |
| FY2023 | $1,081 | $1,218 | $1,470 | $1,789 | $2,079 |
| FY2022 | $940 | $1,071 | $1,298 | $1,605 | $1,837 |
| FY2021 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,567 | $1,796 |
| FY2020 | $864 | $1,013 | $1,226 | $1,528 | $1,754 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $122,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $25,800 | $29,450 | $33,150 | $36,800 | $39,750 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $42,950 | $49,100 | $55,250 | $61,350 | $66,300 | $71,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $68,750 | $78,550 | $88,350 | $98,150 | $106,050 | $113,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$21,720/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$72,400/yr
$6,033/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 | $1,073 | $1,227 | $1,380 | $1,656 | $1,779 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,288 | $1,472 | $1,656 | $1,987 | $2,134 |
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 | $1,397 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $1,993 | $1,993 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,073 | $1,227 | $1,381 | $1,533 | $1,657 |
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- FMR History — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- Income Limits — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- HOME Program Rents — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
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