FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Union County, FL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$857
1BR
$863
2BR
$1,132
3BR
$1,421
4BR
$1,499
Hours/week at min wage
63 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
+21.3%
+$199 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +54.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,019–$1,245
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Union 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) | $857 | $10,284 |
| 1-Bedroom | $863 | $10,356 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,132 | $13,584 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,421 | $17,052 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,499 | $17,988 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,132
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $857 | $863 | $1,132 | $1,421 | $1,499 |
| FY2025 | $707 | $711 | $933 | $1,154 | $1,247 |
| FY2024 | $684 | $689 | $905 | $1,136 | $1,267 |
| FY2023 | $706 | $710 | $826 | $1,005 | $1,407 |
| FY2022 | $653 | $664 | $757 | $940 | $1,296 |
| FY2021 | $629 | $644 | $734 | $917 | $1,271 |
| FY2020 | $609 | $627 | $714 | $911 | $1,244 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $76,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,000 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,300 | $32,350 | $36,400 | $40,400 | $43,650 | $46,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $45,300 | $51,750 | $58,200 | $64,650 | $69,850 | $75,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,584/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$45,280/yr
$3,773/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 | $672 | $768 | $864 | $1,036 | $1,113 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $806 | $921 | $1,036 | $1,244 | $1,336 |
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 | $857 | $863 | $1,132 | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Low HOME Rent | $707 | $808 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,091 |
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