FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Columbus, GA-AL MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$895
1BR
$939
2BR
$1,088
3BR
$1,445
4BR
$1,703
Hours/week at min wage
116 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-1.8%
$20 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.8%
Voucher payment standard
$979–$1,197
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Columbus, GA-AL MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $895 | $10,740 |
| 1-Bedroom | $939 | $11,268 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,088 | $13,056 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,445 | $17,340 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,703 | $20,436 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $790 → FY2026 $1,088
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $895 | $939 | $1,088 | $1,445 | $1,703 |
| FY2025 | $883 | $937 | $1,108 | $1,463 | $1,781 |
| FY2024 | $828 | $881 | $1,031 | $1,372 | $1,743 |
| FY2023 | $759 | $819 | $945 | $1,276 | $1,610 |
| FY2022 | $654 | $724 | $827 | $1,122 | $1,415 |
| FY2021 | $644 | $717 | $832 | $1,118 | $1,441 |
| FY2020 | $594 | $670 | $790 | $1,062 | $1,387 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $85,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,800 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,600 | $33,850 | $38,100 | $42,350 | $45,750 | $49,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $47,450 | $54,200 | $60,950 | $67,750 | $73,200 | $78,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,056/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$43,520/yr
$3,627/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 | $750 | $858 | $965 | $1,158 | $1,244 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $900 | $1,029 | $1,158 | $1,389 | $1,492 |
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 | $895 | $939 | $1,088 | $1,394 | $1,394 |
| Low HOME Rent | $740 | $846 | $952 | $1,058 | $1,143 |
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