What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Lincoln County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area is $995 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $743, 1-bedroom is $758, 3-bedroom is $1,305, and 4-bedroom is $1,317.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Lincoln County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $39,800 per year ($3,317 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $995 in Lincoln County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$743

1BR

$758

2BR

$995

3BR

$1,305

4BR

$1,317

Hours/week at min wage

106 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

YoY change (2BR)

+5.6%

+$53 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +47.6%

Voucher payment standard

$896–$1,095

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Lincoln County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

Non-Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$743	$8,916
1-Bedroom	$758	$9,096
2-Bedroom	$995	$11,940
3-Bedroom	$1,305	$15,660
4-Bedroom	$1,317	$15,804

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $672 → FY2026 $995

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$743	$758	$995	$1,305	$1,317
FY2025	$698	$718	$942	$1,208	$1,249
FY2024	$649	$674	$885	$1,174	$1,179
FY2023	$584	$693	$790	$1,057	$1,061
FY2022	$534	$616	$704	$974	$978
FY2021	$528	$587	$674	$911	$914
FY2020	$548	$590	$672	$930	$941

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $69,700

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$16,200	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$26,950	$30,800	$34,650	$38,500	$41,600	$44,700
80% AMI (Low)	$43,150	$49,300	$55,450	$61,600	$66,550	$71,500

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,940/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.1% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$39,800/yr

$3,317/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	$609	$697	$784	$940	$1,010
60% AMI Maximum	$731	$836	$940	$1,129	$1,212

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	$743	$758	$995	$1,132	$1,132
Low HOME Rent	$673	$770	$866	$962	$1,040

Compare Lincoln County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other GA Metros

vs. Albany, GA MSA vs. Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA vs. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Brunswick, GA MSA