What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,065 per month for fiscal year 2025. The studio FMR is $730, 1-bedroom is $871, 3-bedroom is $1,283, and 4-bedroom is $1,505.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $42,600 per year ($3,550 per month) to afford the FY2025 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,065 in Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:

Studio

$730

1BR

$871

2BR

$1,065

3BR

$1,283

4BR

$1,505

Hours/week at min wage

114 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#434

of 639 U.S. metros (top 69% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+0.1%

+$1 vs FY2024 · 5-yr +34.6%

Voucher payment standard

$959–$1,172

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · PA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2025 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$730	$8,760
1-Bedroom	$871	$10,452
2-Bedroom	$1,065	$12,780
3-Bedroom	$1,283	$15,396
4-Bedroom	$1,505	$18,060

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2019 $825 → FY2025 $1,065

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2025	$730	$871	$1,065	$1,283	$1,505
FY2024	$721	$878	$1,064	$1,287	$1,463
FY2023	$681	$808	$968	$1,178	$1,300
FY2022	$723	$735	$859	$1,062	$1,165
FY2021	$700	$704	$836	$1,040	$1,203
FY2020	$656	$660	$791	$986	$1,231
FY2019	$658	$663	$825	$1,034	$1,298

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2024 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $81,200

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,050	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$36,580	$41,960
50% AMI (Very Low)	$28,450	$32,500	$36,550	$40,600	$43,850	$47,100
80% AMI (Low)	$45,500	$52,000	$58,500	$64,950	$70,150	$75,350

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,780/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$42,600/yr

$3,550/mo gross income

FY2024 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	$710	$812	$913	$1,096	$1,177
60% AMI Maximum	$852	$974	$1,096	$1,315	$1,412

FY2024 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	$721	$878	$1,064	$1,287	$1,319
Low HOME Rent	$711	$812	$913	$1,015	$1,096

Compare Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other PA Metros

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