FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Washington County, FL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$866
1BR
$928
2BR
$1,017
3BR
$1,257
4BR
$1,603
Hours/week at min wage
56 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
YoY change (2BR)
+9%
+$84 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38.6%
Voucher payment standard
$915–$1,119
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Washington 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) | $866 | $10,392 |
| 1-Bedroom | $928 | $11,136 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,017 | $12,204 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,257 | $15,084 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,603 | $19,236 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,017
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $866 | $928 | $1,017 | $1,257 | $1,603 |
| FY2025 | $811 | $843 | $933 | $1,161 | $1,567 |
| FY2024 | $768 | $772 | $905 | $1,157 | $1,536 |
| FY2023 | $623 | $628 | $826 | $1,087 | $1,407 |
| FY2022 | $572 | $575 | $757 | $1,062 | $1,296 |
| FY2021 | $553 | $557 | $734 | $1,050 | $1,271 |
| FY2020 | $539 | $542 | $714 | $1,030 | $1,254 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $74,100
| 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
$12,204/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,680/yr
$3,390/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 | $648 | $741 | $833 | $1,000 | $1,074 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $778 | $889 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,289 |
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 | $866 | $928 | $1,017 | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Low HOME Rent | $685 | $783 | $881 | $978 | $1,056 |
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