FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Gilmer County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$714
1BR
$830
2BR
$1,036
3BR
$1,357
4BR
$1,738
Hours/week at min wage
110 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+8%
+$77 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.2%
Voucher payment standard
$932–$1,140
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Gilmer 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) | $714 | $8,568 |
| 1-Bedroom | $830 | $9,960 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,036 | $12,432 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,357 | $16,284 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,738 | $20,856 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $745 → FY2026 $1,036
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $714 | $830 | $1,036 | $1,357 | $1,738 |
| FY2025 | $658 | $731 | $959 | $1,242 | $1,610 |
| FY2024 | $634 | $712 | $936 | $1,238 | $1,588 |
| FY2023 | $575 | $653 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,465 |
| FY2022 | $595 | $599 | $788 | $998 | $1,349 |
| FY2021 | $561 | $565 | $744 | $925 | $1,288 |
| FY2020 | $578 | $581 | $745 | $928 | $1,209 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $86,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,250 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,450 | $34,800 | $39,150 | $43,450 | $46,950 | $50,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,650 | $55,600 | $62,550 | $69,500 | $75,100 | $80,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,432/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,440/yr
$3,453/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 | $760 | $869 | $977 | $1,173 | $1,260 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $912 | $1,042 | $1,173 | $1,407 | $1,512 |
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 | $714 | $830 | $1,036 | $1,357 | $1,412 |
| Low HOME Rent | $761 | $870 | $978 | $1,086 | $1,173 |
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