FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Union County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$745
1BR
$750
2BR
$984
3BR
$1,360
4BR
$1,651
Hours/week at min wage
105 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.7%
+$79 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51.9%
Voucher payment standard
$886–$1,082
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Union 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) | $745 | $8,940 |
| 1-Bedroom | $750 | $9,000 |
| 2-Bedroom | $984 | $11,808 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,360 | $16,320 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,651 | $19,812 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $669 → FY2026 $984
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $745 | $750 | $984 | $1,360 | $1,651 |
| FY2025 | $685 | $690 | $905 | $1,241 | $1,520 |
| FY2024 | $693 | $697 | $885 | $1,247 | $1,502 |
| FY2023 | $602 | $606 | $772 | $1,097 | $1,315 |
| FY2022 | $545 | $549 | $704 | $1,000 | $1,205 |
| FY2021 | $507 | $510 | $648 | $909 | $1,091 |
| FY2020 | $527 | $531 | $669 | $879 | $1,063 |
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) | $18,750 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,250 | $35,700 | $40,150 | $44,600 | $48,200 | $51,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,950 | $57,100 | $64,250 | $71,350 | $77,100 | $82,800 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,808/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,360/yr
$3,280/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 | $745 | $750 | $984 | $1,360 | $1,449 |
| Low HOME Rent | $781 | $892 | $1,003 | $1,115 | $1,205 |
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