FY2026 Fair Market Rents — The Villages, FL MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,076
1BR
$1,139
2BR
$1,328
3BR
$1,655
4BR
$1,937
Hours/week at min wage
73 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
-3.1%
$43 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +40.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,195–$1,461
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
The Villages, 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) | $1,076 | $12,912 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,139 | $13,668 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,328 | $15,936 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,655 | $19,860 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,937 | $23,244 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $868 → FY2026 $1,328
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,076 | $1,139 | $1,328 | $1,655 | $1,937 |
| FY2025 | $1,038 | $1,045 | $1,371 | $1,705 | $2,039 |
| FY2024 | $945 | $951 | $1,250 | $1,572 | $1,665 |
| FY2023 | $825 | $830 | $1,093 | $1,411 | $1,468 |
| FY2022 | $751 | $756 | $995 | $1,344 | $1,349 |
| FY2021 | $716 | $718 | $946 | $1,278 | $1,283 |
| FY2020 | $652 | $659 | $868 | $1,172 | $1,176 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $104,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,900 | $25,000 | $28,150 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,450 | $41,650 | $46,850 | $52,050 | $56,250 | $60,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $58,350 | $66,650 | $75,000 | $83,300 | $90,000 | $96,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,936/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$53,120/yr
$4,427/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 | $910 | $1,041 | $1,171 | $1,405 | $1,509 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,093 | $1,249 | $1,405 | $1,686 | $1,811 |
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 | $1,076 | $1,139 | $1,328 | $1,655 | $1,691 |
| Low HOME Rent | $911 | $1,041 | $1,171 | $1,301 | $1,406 |
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