FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Grady County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$737
1BR
$742
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,343
4BR
$1,490
Hours/week at min wage
104 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.7%
+$61 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +45%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Grady 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) | $737 | $8,844 |
| 1-Bedroom | $742 | $8,904 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,343 | $16,116 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,490 | $17,880 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $671 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $737 | $742 | $973 | $1,343 | $1,490 |
| FY2025 | $691 | $695 | $912 | $1,228 | $1,374 |
| FY2024 | $681 | $686 | $901 | $1,219 | $1,309 |
| FY2023 | $606 | $610 | $803 | $1,082 | $1,105 |
| FY2022 | $546 | $549 | $723 | $977 | $980 |
| FY2021 | $506 | $509 | $671 | $907 | $910 |
| FY2020 | $513 | $525 | $671 | $917 | $955 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,400 | $31,300 | $35,200 | $39,100 | $42,250 | $45,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $43,800 | $50,050 | $56,300 | $62,550 | $67,600 | $72,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,920/yr
$3,243/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 | $684 | $782 | $879 | $1,055 | $1,133 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $821 | $938 | $1,055 | $1,266 | $1,360 |
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 | $737 | $742 | $973 | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Low HOME Rent | $685 | $782 | $880 | $977 | $1,056 |
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