FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hardee County, FL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,058
1BR
$1,064
2BR
$1,248
3BR
$1,691
4BR
$2,094
Hours/week at min wage
69 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
+24.4%
+$245 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +66.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,123–$1,373
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Hardee 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) | $1,058 | $12,696 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,064 | $12,768 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,248 | $14,976 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,691 | $20,292 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,094 | $25,128 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $731 → FY2026 $1,248
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,058 | $1,064 | $1,248 | $1,691 | $2,094 |
| FY2025 | $783 | $788 | $1,003 | $1,335 | $1,340 |
| FY2024 | $718 | $723 | $950 | $1,235 | $1,327 |
| FY2023 | $666 | $671 | $883 | $1,114 | $1,241 |
| FY2022 | $591 | $595 | $783 | $971 | $1,202 |
| FY2021 | $565 | $569 | $750 | $972 | $1,168 |
| FY2020 | $611 | $614 | $731 | $1,015 | $1,202 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $71,300
| 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
$14,976/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$49,920/yr
$4,160/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 | $623 | $713 | $802 | $962 | $1,033 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $748 | $855 | $962 | $1,155 | $1,240 |
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 | $1,058 | $1,064 | $1,158 | $1,158 | $1,158 |
| Low HOME Rent | $685 | $783 | $881 | $978 | $1,056 |
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