FY2026 Fair Market Rents — White County, GA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$942
1BR
$948
2BR
$1,177
3BR
$1,411
4BR
$1,868
Hours/week at min wage
125 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+11.7%
+$123 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +64.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,059–$1,295
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
White 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) | $942 | $11,304 |
| 1-Bedroom | $948 | $11,376 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,177 | $14,124 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,411 | $16,932 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,868 | $22,416 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $718 → FY2026 $1,177
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $942 | $948 | $1,177 | $1,411 | $1,868 |
| FY2025 | $890 | $895 | $1,054 | $1,270 | $1,689 |
| FY2024 | $866 | $885 | $1,012 | $1,228 | $1,530 |
| FY2023 | $737 | $777 | $878 | $1,093 | $1,222 |
| FY2022 | $656 | $661 | $783 | $996 | $1,062 |
| FY2021 | $581 | $584 | $716 | $944 | $971 |
| FY2020 | $566 | $570 | $718 | $949 | $973 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $92,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,050 | $21,750 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,650 | $36,150 | $40,750 | $45,250 | $48,850 | $52,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $50,700 | $57,950 | $65,200 | $72,400 | $78,200 | $84,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,124/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,080/yr
$3,923/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 | $811 | $928 | $1,044 | $1,252 | $1,345 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $974 | $1,113 | $1,252 | $1,503 | $1,614 |
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 | $942 | $948 | $1,177 | $1,411 | $1,508 |
| Low HOME Rent | $791 | $903 | $1,018 | $1,131 | $1,221 |
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