FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Pierce County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$789
1BR
$794
2BR
$1,042
3BR
$1,249
4BR
$1,380
Hours/week at min wage
111 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.1%
+$96 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +60.8%
Voucher payment standard
$938–$1,146
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Pierce 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) | $789 | $9,468 |
| 1-Bedroom | $794 | $9,528 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,042 | $12,504 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,249 | $14,988 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,380 | $16,560 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $651 → FY2026 $1,042
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $789 | $794 | $1,042 | $1,249 | $1,380 |
| FY2025 | $716 | $721 | $946 | $1,140 | $1,266 |
| FY2024 | $717 | $722 | $916 | $1,108 | $1,226 |
| FY2023 | $639 | $643 | $819 | $997 | $1,119 |
| FY2022 | $555 | $559 | $717 | $886 | $1,101 |
| FY2021 | $543 | $546 | $648 | $814 | $1,024 |
| FY2020 | $556 | $569 | $651 | $889 | $1,100 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,600 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,300 | $33,500 | $37,700 | $41,850 | $45,200 | $48,550 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $46,900 | $53,600 | $60,300 | $66,950 | $72,350 | $77,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,504/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.9% 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 | $732 | $837 | $941 | $1,129 | $1,213 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $878 | $1,004 | $1,129 | $1,355 | $1,456 |
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 | $789 | $794 | $1,042 | $1,249 | $1,360 |
| Low HOME Rent | $732 | $837 | $942 | $1,046 | $1,130 |
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