FY2026 Fair Market Rents — DeSoto County, FL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,053
1BR
$1,060
2BR
$1,209
3BR
$1,663
4BR
$1,865
Hours/week at min wage
67 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
+24.3%
+$236 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +63.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,088–$1,330
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
DeSoto 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) | $1,053 | $12,636 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,060 | $12,720 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,209 | $14,508 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,663 | $19,956 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,865 | $22,380 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $758 → FY2026 $1,209
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,053 | $1,060 | $1,209 | $1,663 | $1,865 |
| FY2025 | $831 | $835 | $973 | $1,285 | $1,290 |
| FY2024 | $785 | $800 | $905 | $1,201 | $1,205 |
| FY2023 | $716 | $732 | $827 | $1,097 | $1,111 |
| FY2022 | $653 | $664 | $757 | $1,023 | $1,027 |
| FY2021 | $622 | $625 | $738 | $993 | $1,106 |
| FY2020 | $537 | $602 | $758 | $1,062 | $1,228 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $65,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,400 | $31,350 | $35,250 | $39,150 | $42,250 | $45,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $43,850 | $50,100 | $56,350 | $62,600 | $67,650 | $72,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,508/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
22% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$48,360/yr
$4,030/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 | $575 | $658 | $740 | $888 | $954 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $690 | $789 | $888 | $1,065 | $1,144 |
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 | $1,053 | $1,060 | $1,069 | $1,069 | $1,069 |
| Low HOME Rent | $685 | $783 | $881 | $978 | $1,056 |
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