FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bulloch County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$812
1BR
$898
2BR
$1,178
3BR
$1,433
4BR
$1,560
Hours/week at min wage
125 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.3%
+$49 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +64.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,060–$1,296
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Bulloch 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) | $812 | $9,744 |
| 1-Bedroom | $898 | $10,776 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,178 | $14,136 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,433 | $17,196 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,560 | $18,720 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $709 → FY2026 $1,178
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $812 | $898 | $1,178 | $1,433 | $1,560 |
| FY2025 | $855 | $861 | $1,129 | $1,371 | $1,497 |
| FY2024 | $832 | $837 | $1,081 | $1,382 | $1,440 |
| FY2023 | $706 | $711 | $887 | $1,206 | $1,313 |
| FY2022 | $629 | $632 | $772 | $1,097 | $1,283 |
| FY2021 | $598 | $604 | $716 | $1,025 | $1,240 |
| FY2020 | $550 | $597 | $709 | $1,023 | $1,245 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $68,500
| 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
$14,136/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,120/yr
$3,927/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 | $599 | $685 | $770 | $924 | $993 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $719 | $822 | $924 | $1,109 | $1,191 |
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 | $812 | $898 | $1,113 | $1,113 | $1,113 |
| Low HOME Rent | $673 | $770 | $866 | $962 | $1,040 |
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