FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Suwannee County, FL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$967
1BR
$1,013
2BR
$1,110
3BR
$1,484
4BR
$1,573
Hours/week at min wage
61 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
+19%
+$177 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51.2%
Voucher payment standard
$999–$1,221
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Suwannee 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) | $967 | $11,604 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,013 | $12,156 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,110 | $13,320 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,484 | $17,808 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,573 | $18,876 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,110
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $967 | $1,013 | $1,110 | $1,484 | $1,573 |
| FY2025 | $805 | $810 | $933 | $1,178 | $1,341 |
| FY2024 | $708 | $713 | $916 | $1,108 | $1,223 |
| FY2023 | $720 | $724 | $843 | $1,028 | $1,156 |
| FY2022 | $653 | $664 | $757 | $987 | $1,115 |
| FY2021 | $629 | $644 | $734 | $1,027 | $1,191 |
| FY2020 | $609 | $627 | $714 | $1,030 | $1,245 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $68,100
| 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
$13,320/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,400/yr
$3,700/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 | $595 | $681 | $766 | $919 | $987 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $715 | $817 | $919 | $1,103 | $1,184 |
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 | $967 | $1,013 | $1,106 | $1,106 | $1,106 |
| Low HOME Rent | $685 | $783 | $881 | $978 | $1,056 |
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