FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Gordon County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$703
1BR
$833
2BR
$1,011
3BR
$1,406
4BR
$1,590
Hours/week at min wage
108 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+9.9%
+$91 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +53.9%
Voucher payment standard
$910–$1,112
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Gordon 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) | $703 | $8,436 |
| 1-Bedroom | $833 | $9,996 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,011 | $12,132 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,406 | $16,872 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,590 | $19,080 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $653 → FY2026 $1,011
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $703 | $833 | $1,011 | $1,406 | $1,590 |
| FY2025 | $669 | $750 | $920 | $1,289 | $1,478 |
| FY2024 | $674 | $745 | $912 | $1,284 | $1,412 |
| FY2023 | $582 | $655 | $790 | $1,107 | $1,216 |
| FY2022 | $575 | $586 | $704 | $996 | $1,102 |
| FY2021 | $533 | $547 | $657 | $939 | $1,120 |
| FY2020 | $517 | $534 | $653 | $942 | $1,146 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,500 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,500 | $31,400 | $35,350 | $39,250 | $42,400 | $45,550 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $44,000 | $50,250 | $56,550 | $62,800 | $67,850 | $72,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,132/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,440/yr
$3,370/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 | $686 | $785 | $883 | $1,059 | $1,138 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $824 | $942 | $1,059 | $1,271 | $1,365 |
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 | $703 | $833 | $1,011 | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| Low HOME Rent | $687 | $785 | $883 | $981 | $1,060 |
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