FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,159
1BR
$1,183
2BR
$1,331
3BR
$1,734
4BR
$1,831
Hours/week at min wage
142 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#273
of 661 U.S. metros (top 42% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.7%
+$106 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +63.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,198–$1,464
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA
Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,159 | $13,908 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,183 | $14,196 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,331 | $15,972 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,734 | $20,808 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,831 | $21,972 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $848 → FY2026 $1,331
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,159 | $1,183 | $1,331 | $1,734 | $1,831 |
| FY2025 | $1,065 | $1,106 | $1,225 | $1,627 | $1,725 |
| FY2024 | $1,014 | $1,041 | $1,169 | $1,577 | $1,717 |
| FY2023 | $825 | $877 | $995 | $1,335 | $1,517 |
| FY2022 | $737 | $782 | $899 | $1,204 | $1,409 |
| FY2021 | $663 | $699 | $815 | $1,104 | $1,281 |
| FY2020 | $690 | $723 | $848 | $1,150 | $1,362 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $100,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,050 | $24,050 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,050 | $40,050 | $45,050 | $50,050 | $54,100 | $58,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $56,100 | $64,100 | $72,100 | $80,100 | $86,550 | $92,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,972/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$53,240/yr
$4,437/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 | $875 | $1,001 | $1,126 | $1,351 | $1,451 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,051 | $1,201 | $1,351 | $1,621 | $1,741 |
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 | $1,159 | $1,183 | $1,331 | $1,626 | $1,626 |
| Low HOME Rent | $876 | $1,001 | $1,126 | $1,251 | $1,352 |
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