FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hart County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$816
1BR
$821
2BR
$1,042
3BR
$1,249
4BR
$1,494
Hours/week at min wage
111 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.2%
+$61 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +49.3%
Voucher payment standard
$938–$1,146
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Hart 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) | $816 | $9,792 |
| 1-Bedroom | $821 | $9,852 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,042 | $12,504 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,249 | $14,988 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,494 | $17,928 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $667 → FY2026 $1,042
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $816 | $821 | $1,042 | $1,249 | $1,494 |
| FY2025 | $743 | $748 | $981 | $1,182 | $1,358 |
| FY2024 | $751 | $756 | $993 | $1,201 | $1,382 |
| FY2023 | $661 | $665 | $876 | $1,066 | $1,264 |
| FY2022 | $582 | $586 | $771 | $953 | $1,153 |
| FY2021 | $526 | $530 | $698 | $868 | $1,075 |
| FY2020 | $503 | $506 | $667 | $831 | $1,050 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $81,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,150 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,600 | $32,650 | $36,750 | $40,800 | $44,100 | $47,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $45,750 | $52,250 | $58,800 | $65,300 | $70,550 | $75,750 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,504/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,680/yr
$3,473/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 | $714 | $816 | $918 | $1,101 | $1,183 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $856 | $979 | $1,101 | $1,321 | $1,419 |
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 | $816 | $821 | $1,042 | $1,249 | $1,326 |
| Low HOME Rent | $715 | $816 | $918 | $1,020 | $1,102 |
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