FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bloomington, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$966
1BR
$1,072
2BR
$1,210
3BR
$1,572
4BR
$1,906
Hours/week at min wage
129 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#351
of 661 U.S. metros (top 54% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-1.1%
$13 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,089–$1,331
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Bloomington, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · IN · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $966 | $11,592 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,072 | $12,864 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,210 | $14,520 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,572 | $18,864 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,906 | $22,872 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $879 → FY2026 $1,210
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $966 | $1,072 | $1,210 | $1,572 | $1,906 |
| FY2025 | $958 | $1,080 | $1,223 | $1,618 | $1,926 |
| FY2024 | $848 | $979 | $1,126 | $1,549 | $1,814 |
| FY2023 | $817 | $957 | $1,124 | $1,573 | $1,864 |
| FY2022 | $706 | $803 | $971 | $1,369 | $1,662 |
| FY2021 | $681 | $748 | $927 | $1,274 | $1,605 |
| FY2020 | $646 | $689 | $879 | $1,175 | $1,543 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $109,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,100 | $26,400 | $29,700 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,500 | $44,000 | $49,500 | $54,950 | $59,350 | $63,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $61,550 | $70,350 | $79,150 | $87,900 | $94,950 | $102,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,520/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$48,400/yr
$4,033/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 | $961 | $1,099 | $1,236 | $1,483 | $1,593 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,153 | $1,318 | $1,483 | $1,780 | $1,912 |
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 | $966 | $1,072 | $1,210 | $1,572 | $1,785 |
| Low HOME Rent | $962 | $1,100 | $1,237 | $1,373 | $1,483 |
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