FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Rome, GA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$822
1BR
$923
2BR
$1,192
3BR
$1,541
4BR
$1,626
Hours/week at min wage
127 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.3%
+$3 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +50.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,073–$1,311
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Rome, GA MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $822 | $9,864 |
| 1-Bedroom | $923 | $11,076 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,192 | $14,304 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,541 | $18,492 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,626 | $19,512 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $755 → FY2026 $1,192
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $822 | $923 | $1,192 | $1,541 | $1,626 |
| FY2025 | $830 | $906 | $1,189 | $1,499 | $1,732 |
| FY2024 | $834 | $834 | $1,096 | $1,394 | $1,651 |
| FY2023 | $726 | $731 | $962 | $1,254 | $1,500 |
| FY2022 | $654 | $658 | $864 | $1,154 | $1,334 |
| FY2021 | $623 | $627 | $792 | $1,061 | $1,255 |
| FY2020 | $609 | $613 | $755 | $1,013 | $1,213 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $86,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,200 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,300 | $34,600 | $38,950 | $43,250 | $46,750 | $50,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,450 | $55,400 | $62,300 | $69,200 | $74,750 | $80,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,304/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,680/yr
$3,973/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 | $756 | $865 | $973 | $1,167 | $1,254 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $908 | $1,038 | $1,167 | $1,401 | $1,505 |
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 | $822 | $923 | $1,192 | $1,405 | $1,405 |
| Low HOME Rent | $757 | $865 | $973 | $1,081 | $1,168 |
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