FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Elbert County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$831
1BR
$836
2BR
$1,074
3BR
$1,288
4BR
$1,422
Hours/week at min wage
114 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+14.7%
+$138 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +65.7%
Voucher payment standard
$967–$1,181
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Elbert 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) | $831 | $9,972 |
| 1-Bedroom | $836 | $10,032 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,074 | $12,888 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,288 | $15,456 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,422 | $17,064 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $651 → FY2026 $1,074
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $831 | $836 | $1,074 | $1,288 | $1,422 |
| FY2025 | $709 | $713 | $936 | $1,168 | $1,241 |
| FY2024 | $684 | $689 | $905 | $1,106 | $1,205 |
| FY2023 | $594 | $598 | $787 | $973 | $1,057 |
| FY2022 | $535 | $538 | $708 | $875 | $988 |
| FY2021 | $488 | $492 | $648 | $856 | $1,009 |
| FY2020 | $530 | $533 | $651 | $867 | $1,042 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $80,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,850 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,100 | $32,100 | $36,100 | $40,100 | $43,350 | $46,550 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $44,950 | $51,350 | $57,750 | $64,150 | $69,300 | $74,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,888/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,960/yr
$3,580/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 | $701 | $802 | $902 | $1,082 | $1,162 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $842 | $962 | $1,082 | $1,299 | $1,395 |
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 | $831 | $836 | $1,074 | $1,288 | $1,303 |
| Low HOME Rent | $702 | $802 | $902 | $1,002 | $1,083 |
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