FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jackson County, FL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$736
1BR
$814
2BR
$1,068
3BR
$1,404
4BR
$1,414
Hours/week at min wage
59 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
+14.5%
+$135 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +45.5%
Voucher payment standard
$961–$1,175
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Jackson 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) | $736 | $8,832 |
| 1-Bedroom | $814 | $9,768 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,068 | $12,816 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,404 | $16,848 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,414 | $16,968 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $740 → FY2026 $1,068
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $736 | $814 | $1,068 | $1,404 | $1,414 |
| FY2025 | $640 | $711 | $933 | $1,199 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $707 | $712 | $905 | $1,166 | $1,205 |
| FY2023 | $658 | $663 | $826 | $1,079 | $1,157 |
| FY2022 | $607 | $610 | $757 | $993 | $1,086 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $621 | $734 | $974 | $995 |
| FY2020 | $482 | $650 | $740 | $992 | $1,002 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $65,000
| 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
$12,816/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,720/yr
$3,560/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 | $568 | $650 | $731 | $877 | $942 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $682 | $780 | $877 | $1,053 | $1,131 |
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 | $736 | $814 | $1,056 | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Low HOME Rent | $685 | $783 | $881 | $978 | $1,056 |
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