FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Columbia County, FL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$990
1BR
$1,034
2BR
$1,318
3BR
$1,580
4BR
$1,745
Hours/week at min wage
73 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
+22.5%
+$242 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,186–$1,450
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Columbia County, FL
Non-Metropolitan area · FL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $990 | $11,880 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,034 | $12,408 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,318 | $15,816 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,580 | $18,960 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,745 | $20,940 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $879 → FY2026 $1,318
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $990 | $1,034 | $1,318 | $1,580 | $1,745 |
| FY2025 | $815 | $820 | $1,076 | $1,305 | $1,427 |
| FY2024 | $788 | $793 | $1,042 | $1,268 | $1,388 |
| FY2023 | $643 | $700 | $921 | $1,163 | $1,237 |
| FY2022 | $614 | $663 | $873 | $1,105 | $1,184 |
| FY2021 | $634 | $659 | $869 | $1,131 | $1,178 |
| FY2020 | $651 | $677 | $879 | $1,151 | $1,191 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,050 | $33,200 | $37,350 | $41,500 | $44,850 | $48,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $46,500 | $53,150 | $59,800 | $66,400 | $71,750 | $77,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,816/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$52,720/yr
$4,393/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 | $726 | $830 | $933 | $1,120 | $1,203 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $871 | $996 | $1,120 | $1,344 | $1,444 |
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 | $990 | $1,034 | $1,318 | $1,348 | $1,348 |
| Low HOME Rent | $726 | $830 | $933 | $1,037 | $1,121 |
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