FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Arecibo, PR MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$437
1BR
$440
2BR
$510
3BR
$699
4BR
$787
Hours/week at min wage
38 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.50/hr (PR)
National rank
#658
of 661 U.S. metros (top 100% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-4%
$21 vs FY2025
Voucher payment standard
$459–$561
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Arecibo, PR MSA
Metropolitan area · PR · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $437 | $5,244 |
| 1-Bedroom | $440 | $5,280 |
| 2-Bedroom | $510 | $6,120 |
| 3-Bedroom | $699 | $8,388 |
| 4-Bedroom | $787 | $9,444 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2022 $463 → FY2026 $510
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $437 | $440 | $510 | $699 | $787 |
| FY2025 | $462 | $465 | $531 | $731 | $809 |
| FY2024 | $453 | $464 | $522 | $711 | $760 |
| FY2023 | $424 | $433 | $489 | $629 | $700 |
| FY2022 | $399 | $406 | $463 | $617 | $731 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $32,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $11,450 | $13,100 | $14,750 | $16,350 | $17,700 | $19,000 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $11,450 | $13,100 | $14,750 | $16,350 | $17,700 | $19,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $18,350 | $20,950 | $23,550 | $26,150 | $28,250 | $30,350 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$6,120/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$20,400/yr
$1,700/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 | $286 | $327 | $367 | $441 | $474 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $343 | $392 | $441 | $529 | $568 |
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 | $437 | $440 | $510 | $531 | $531 |
| Low HOME Rent | $286 | $327 | $368 | $408 | $442 |
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