FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jackson County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$981
1BR
$1,004
2BR
$1,153
3BR
$1,483
4BR
$1,934
Hours/week at min wage
123 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.3%
+$108 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,038–$1,268
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Jackson 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) | $981 | $11,772 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,004 | $12,048 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,153 | $13,836 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,483 | $17,796 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,934 | $23,208 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $769 → FY2026 $1,153
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $981 | $1,004 | $1,153 | $1,483 | $1,934 |
| FY2025 | $873 | $879 | $1,045 | $1,373 | $1,755 |
| FY2024 | $810 | $815 | $1,006 | $1,359 | $1,550 |
| FY2023 | $686 | $691 | $909 | $1,238 | $1,351 |
| FY2022 | $619 | $623 | $820 | $1,135 | $1,154 |
| FY2021 | $575 | $579 | $763 | $1,043 | $1,154 |
| FY2020 | $581 | $585 | $769 | $1,026 | $1,201 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $114,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,950 | $27,400 | $30,800 | $34,200 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $39,900 | $45,600 | $51,300 | $57,000 | $61,600 | $66,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $63,850 | $73,000 | $82,100 | $91,200 | $98,500 | $105,800 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,836/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,120/yr
$3,843/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 | $999 | $1,142 | $1,284 | $1,541 | $1,655 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,199 | $1,370 | $1,541 | $1,850 | $1,987 |
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 | $981 | $1,004 | $1,153 | $1,483 | $1,855 |
| Low HOME Rent | $997 | $1,140 | $1,282 | $1,425 | $1,540 |
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