FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Troup County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$805
1BR
$947
2BR
$1,167
3BR
$1,459
4BR
$1,781
Hours/week at min wage
124 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.9%
+$33 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +47%
Voucher payment standard
$1,050–$1,284
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Troup 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) | $805 | $9,660 |
| 1-Bedroom | $947 | $11,364 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,167 | $14,004 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,459 | $17,508 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,781 | $21,372 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $786 → FY2026 $1,167
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $805 | $947 | $1,167 | $1,459 | $1,781 |
| FY2025 | $876 | $882 | $1,134 | $1,408 | $1,672 |
| FY2024 | $787 | $792 | $1,036 | $1,330 | $1,469 |
| FY2023 | $703 | $708 | $932 | $1,216 | $1,323 |
| FY2022 | $628 | $632 | $832 | $1,116 | $1,169 |
| FY2021 | $599 | $602 | $794 | $1,071 | $1,112 |
| FY2020 | $593 | $597 | $786 | $1,085 | $1,107 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $76,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,750 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,900 | $31,850 | $35,850 | $39,800 | $43,000 | $46,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $44,600 | $51,000 | $57,350 | $63,700 | $68,800 | $73,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,004/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,680/yr
$3,890/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 | $665 | $761 | $856 | $1,027 | $1,103 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $799 | $913 | $1,027 | $1,232 | $1,324 |
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 | $805 | $947 | $1,167 | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| Low HOME Rent | $697 | $796 | $896 | $995 | $1,075 |
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