FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$939
1BR
$1,114
2BR
$1,261
3BR
$1,627
4BR
$1,984
Hours/week at min wage
134 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.3%
+$86 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +54.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,135–$1,387
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 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) | $939 | $11,268 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,114 | $13,368 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,261 | $15,132 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,627 | $19,524 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,984 | $23,808 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $848 → FY2026 $1,261
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $939 | $1,114 | $1,261 | $1,627 | $1,984 |
| FY2025 | $868 | $1,039 | $1,175 | $1,545 | $1,890 |
| FY2024 | $805 | $961 | $1,100 | $1,463 | $1,779 |
| FY2023 | $750 | $890 | $1,017 | $1,369 | $1,675 |
| FY2022 | $685 | $789 | $906 | $1,228 | $1,532 |
| FY2021 | $636 | $708 | $815 | $1,108 | $1,411 |
| FY2020 | $689 | $722 | $848 | $1,156 | $1,489 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $90,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,000 | $21,700 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,650 | $36,200 | $40,700 | $45,200 | $48,850 | $52,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $50,650 | $57,850 | $65,100 | $72,300 | $78,100 | $83,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,132/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$50,440/yr
$4,203/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 | $790 | $904 | $1,017 | $1,220 | $1,310 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $949 | $1,084 | $1,220 | $1,464 | $1,572 |
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 | $939 | $1,114 | $1,261 | $1,469 | $1,469 |
| Low HOME Rent | $791 | $905 | $1,017 | $1,130 | $1,221 |
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Related Pages
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- HOME Program Rents — Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area
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