FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Stephens County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$762
1BR
$767
2BR
$1,006
3BR
$1,275
4BR
$1,688
Hours/week at min wage
107 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.8%
+$55 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +55.2%
Voucher payment standard
$905–$1,107
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Stephens 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) | $762 | $9,144 |
| 1-Bedroom | $767 | $9,204 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,006 | $12,072 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,275 | $15,300 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,688 | $20,256 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $651 → FY2026 $1,006
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $762 | $767 | $1,006 | $1,275 | $1,688 |
| FY2025 | $720 | $725 | $951 | $1,177 | $1,554 |
| FY2024 | $702 | $707 | $929 | $1,164 | $1,530 |
| FY2023 | $620 | $624 | $822 | $1,071 | $1,315 |
| FY2022 | $535 | $539 | $709 | $1,004 | $1,186 |
| FY2021 | $488 | $492 | $648 | $927 | $1,083 |
| FY2020 | $491 | $494 | $651 | $939 | $1,130 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $73,700
| 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
$12,072/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,240/yr
$3,353/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 | $644 | $737 | $829 | $994 | $1,068 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $773 | $884 | $994 | $1,193 | $1,282 |
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 | $762 | $767 | $1,006 | $1,197 | $1,197 |
| Low HOME Rent | $673 | $770 | $866 | $962 | $1,040 |
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