FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ocala, FL MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,126
1BR
$1,172
2BR
$1,373
3BR
$1,772
4BR
$1,905
Hours/week at min wage
76 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.8%
+$50 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +46.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,236–$1,510
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Ocala, FL MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · FL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,126 | $13,512 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,172 | $14,064 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,373 | $16,476 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,772 | $21,264 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,905 | $22,860 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $899 → FY2026 $1,373
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,126 | $1,172 | $1,373 | $1,772 | $1,905 |
| FY2025 | $1,014 | $1,094 | $1,323 | $1,691 | $1,825 |
| FY2024 | $949 | $1,043 | $1,266 | $1,619 | $1,768 |
| FY2023 | $855 | $919 | $1,131 | $1,448 | $1,572 |
| FY2022 | $740 | $806 | $995 | $1,285 | $1,418 |
| FY2021 | $692 | $757 | $939 | $1,226 | $1,356 |
| FY2020 | $650 | $730 | $899 | $1,186 | $1,334 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,650 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,400 | $33,600 | $37,800 | $42,000 | $45,400 | $48,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $47,050 | $53,800 | $60,500 | $67,200 | $72,600 | $78,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,476/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$54,920/yr
$4,577/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 | $734 | $840 | $945 | $1,134 | $1,218 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $882 | $1,008 | $1,134 | $1,360 | $1,461 |
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 | $1,126 | $1,172 | $1,365 | $1,365 | $1,365 |
| Low HOME Rent | $735 | $840 | $945 | $1,050 | $1,135 |
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