FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Polk County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$771
1BR
$776
2BR
$1,018
3BR
$1,290
4BR
$1,348
Hours/week at min wage
109 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+9%
+$84 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41.6%
Voucher payment standard
$916–$1,120
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Polk 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) | $771 | $9,252 |
| 1-Bedroom | $776 | $9,312 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,018 | $12,216 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,290 | $15,480 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,348 | $16,176 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $730 → FY2026 $1,018
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $771 | $776 | $1,018 | $1,290 | $1,348 |
| FY2025 | $707 | $712 | $934 | $1,177 | $1,238 |
| FY2024 | $699 | $703 | $924 | $1,165 | $1,231 |
| FY2023 | $623 | $628 | $826 | $1,052 | $1,110 |
| FY2022 | $554 | $558 | $734 | $945 | $995 |
| FY2021 | $542 | $546 | $719 | $928 | $975 |
| FY2020 | $551 | $554 | $730 | $945 | $989 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $72,500
| 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
$12,216/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,720/yr
$3,393/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 | $634 | $725 | $815 | $978 | $1,051 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $761 | $870 | $978 | $1,174 | $1,261 |
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 | $771 | $776 | $1,018 | $1,178 | $1,178 |
| Low HOME Rent | $673 | $770 | $866 | $962 | $1,040 |
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