FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Baldwin County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$783
1BR
$894
2BR
$1,073
3BR
$1,287
4BR
$1,476
Hours/week at min wage
114 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+9%
+$89 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51.3%
Voucher payment standard
$966–$1,180
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Baldwin County, GA
Non-Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $783 | $9,396 |
| 1-Bedroom | $894 | $10,728 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,073 | $12,876 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,287 | $15,444 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,476 | $17,712 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $718 → FY2026 $1,073
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $783 | $894 | $1,073 | $1,287 | $1,476 |
| FY2025 | $748 | $861 | $984 | $1,186 | $1,540 |
| FY2024 | $762 | $838 | $941 | $1,138 | $1,566 |
| FY2023 | $658 | $719 | $812 | $997 | $1,315 |
| FY2022 | $613 | $642 | $731 | $908 | $1,108 |
| FY2021 | $598 | $612 | $709 | $882 | $992 |
| FY2020 | $605 | $608 | $718 | $895 | $973 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $75,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,200 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,950 | $30,800 | $34,650 | $38,500 | $41,600 | $44,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $43,150 | $49,300 | $55,450 | $61,600 | $66,550 | $71,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,876/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,920/yr
$3,577/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 | $659 | $754 | $848 | $1,017 | $1,093 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $791 | $904 | $1,017 | $1,221 | $1,311 |
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 | $783 | $894 | $1,073 | $1,225 | $1,225 |
| Low HOME Rent | $673 | $770 | $866 | $962 | $1,040 |
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