FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lumpkin County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,085
1BR
$1,136
2BR
$1,245
3BR
$1,577
4BR
$2,089
Hours/week at min wage
133 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+13.8%
+$151 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +47.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,121–$1,370
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lumpkin 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) | $1,085 | $13,020 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,136 | $13,632 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,245 | $14,940 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,577 | $18,924 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,089 | $25,068 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $843 → FY2026 $1,245
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,085 | $1,136 | $1,245 | $1,577 | $2,089 |
| FY2025 | $951 | $988 | $1,094 | $1,337 | $1,837 |
| FY2024 | $845 | $850 | $1,079 | $1,335 | $1,831 |
| FY2023 | $768 | $773 | $985 | $1,236 | $1,678 |
| FY2022 | $678 | $682 | $898 | $1,167 | $1,537 |
| FY2021 | $636 | $640 | $844 | $1,113 | $1,405 |
| FY2020 | $636 | $640 | $843 | $1,112 | $1,423 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $96,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,200 | $23,100 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,700 | $38,500 | $43,300 | $48,100 | $51,950 | $55,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $53,900 | $61,600 | $69,300 | $76,950 | $83,150 | $89,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,940/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$49,800/yr
$4,150/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 | $841 | $962 | $1,082 | $1,298 | $1,394 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,010 | $1,154 | $1,298 | $1,558 | $1,673 |
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 | $1,085 | $1,136 | $1,245 | $1,563 | $1,563 |
| Low HOME Rent | $842 | $962 | $1,082 | $1,202 | $1,298 |
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