FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,631
1BR
$1,761
2BR
$2,311
3BR
$2,889
4BR
$3,060
Hours/week at min wage
119 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (MA)
National rank
#33
of 661 U.S. metros (top 6% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.2%
+$156 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.1%
Voucher payment standard
$2,080–$2,542
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · MA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,631 | $19,572 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,761 | $21,132 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,311 | $27,732 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,889 | $34,668 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,060 | $36,720 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,528 → FY2026 $2,311
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,631 | $1,761 | $2,311 | $2,889 | $3,060 |
| FY2025 | $1,607 | $1,652 | $2,155 | $2,730 | $2,953 |
| FY2024 | $1,393 | $1,488 | $1,955 | $2,479 | $2,778 |
| FY2023 | $1,246 | $1,415 | $1,863 | $2,375 | $2,708 |
| FY2022 | $1,145 | $1,309 | $1,723 | $2,181 | $2,505 |
| FY2021 | $1,029 | $1,184 | $1,560 | $1,971 | $2,292 |
| FY2020 | $1,064 | $1,160 | $1,528 | $1,918 | $2,240 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $127,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $28,300 | $32,350 | $36,400 | $40,400 | $43,650 | $46,900 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $47,150 | $53,900 | $60,650 | $67,350 | $72,750 | $78,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $75,450 | $86,200 | $97,000 | $107,750 | $116,400 | $125,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$27,732/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$92,440/yr
$7,703/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 | $1,118 | $1,278 | $1,437 | $1,725 | $1,853 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,341 | $1,533 | $1,725 | $2,070 | $2,223 |
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 | $1,631 | $1,761 | $2,076 | $2,076 | $2,076 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,178 | $1,347 | $1,516 | $1,683 | $1,818 |
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