FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Putnam County, FL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$874
1BR
$880
2BR
$1,155
3BR
$1,452
4BR
$1,529
Hours/week at min wage
64 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
+16%
+$159 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51%
Voucher payment standard
$1,040–$1,271
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Putnam 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) | $874 | $10,488 |
| 1-Bedroom | $880 | $10,560 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,155 | $13,860 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,452 | $17,424 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,529 | $18,348 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $726 → FY2026 $1,155
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $874 | $880 | $1,155 | $1,452 | $1,529 |
| FY2025 | $754 | $759 | $996 | $1,263 | $1,321 |
| FY2024 | $689 | $693 | $911 | $1,172 | $1,213 |
| FY2023 | $623 | $628 | $826 | $1,059 | $1,161 |
| FY2022 | $581 | $585 | $770 | $987 | $1,095 |
| FY2021 | $623 | $627 | $765 | $997 | $1,037 |
| FY2020 | $620 | $638 | $726 | $967 | $983 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $73,500
| 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
$13,860/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,200/yr
$3,850/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 | $643 | $735 | $826 | $992 | $1,065 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $771 | $882 | $992 | $1,190 | $1,278 |
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 | $874 | $880 | $1,155 | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| Low HOME Rent | $685 | $783 | $881 | $978 | $1,056 |
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