FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Morgan County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,256
1BR
$1,315
2BR
$1,442
3BR
$1,729
4BR
$2,419
Hours/week at min wage
154 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#210
of 661 U.S. metros (top 33% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.8%
+$79 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +65.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,298–$1,586
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Morgan County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,256 | $15,072 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,315 | $15,780 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,442 | $17,304 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,729 | $20,748 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,419 | $29,028 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $918 → FY2026 $1,442
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,256 | $1,315 | $1,442 | $1,729 | $2,419 |
| FY2025 | $1,032 | $1,039 | $1,363 | $1,642 | $2,289 |
| FY2024 | $1,000 | $1,006 | $1,322 | $1,598 | $2,243 |
| FY2023 | $814 | $819 | $1,078 | $1,328 | $1,836 |
| FY2022 | $701 | $706 | $929 | $1,182 | $1,590 |
| FY2021 | $706 | $726 | $872 | $1,134 | $1,510 |
| FY2020 | $784 | $806 | $918 | $1,215 | $1,612 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $100,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,200 | $24,200 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,350 | $40,400 | $45,450 | $50,450 | $54,500 | $58,550 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $56,500 | $64,600 | $72,650 | $80,700 | $87,200 | $93,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,304/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$57,680/yr
$4,807/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 | $882 | $1,009 | $1,135 | $1,362 | $1,463 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,059 | $1,210 | $1,362 | $1,634 | $1,755 |
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 | $1,256 | $1,315 | $1,442 | $1,639 | $1,639 |
| Low HOME Rent | $883 | $1,010 | $1,136 | $1,261 | $1,362 |
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Related Pages
- FMR History — Morgan County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Morgan County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — Morgan County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HOME Program Rents — Morgan County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
- Section 8 eligibility calculator for Morgan County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
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