FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Rabun County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$770
1BR
$851
2BR
$1,117
3BR
$1,553
4BR
$1,687
Hours/week at min wage
119 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+11%
+$111 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +61.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,005–$1,229
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Rabun 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) | $770 | $9,240 |
| 1-Bedroom | $851 | $10,212 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,117 | $13,404 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,553 | $18,636 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,687 | $20,244 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $694 → FY2026 $1,117
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $770 | $851 | $1,117 | $1,553 | $1,687 |
| FY2025 | $762 | $767 | $1,006 | $1,410 | $1,524 |
| FY2024 | $739 | $744 | $978 | $1,300 | $1,528 |
| FY2023 | $641 | $646 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,376 |
| FY2022 | $562 | $565 | $744 | $920 | $1,204 |
| FY2021 | $520 | $524 | $690 | $858 | $1,093 |
| FY2020 | $523 | $527 | $694 | $883 | $1,090 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $89,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,050 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,000 | $34,300 | $38,600 | $42,950 | $46,350 | $49,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,100 | $54,950 | $61,800 | $68,650 | $74,150 | $79,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,404/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,680/yr
$3,723/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 | $780 | $892 | $1,003 | $1,204 | $1,293 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $936 | $1,070 | $1,204 | $1,445 | $1,552 |
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 | $770 | $851 | $1,117 | $1,449 | $1,449 |
| Low HOME Rent | $750 | $857 | $965 | $1,073 | $1,158 |
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