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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Ford County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area is $916 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $694, 1-bedroom is $698, 3-bedroom is $1,274, and 4-bedroom is $1,300.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $36,640 per year ($3,053 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $916 in Ford County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ford County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$694

1BR

$698

2BR

$916

3BR

$1,274

4BR

$1,300

Hours/week at min wage

47 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (IL)

National rank

#626

of 661 U.S. metros (top 96% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$824–$1,008

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

Ford County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$694	$8,328
1-Bedroom	$698	$8,376
2-Bedroom	$916	$10,992
3-Bedroom	$1,274	$15,288
4-Bedroom	$1,300	$15,600

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $92,500

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$19,450	$22,200	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$32,400	$37,000	$41,650	$46,250	$49,950	$53,650
80% AMI (Low)	$51,800	$59,200	$66,600	$74,000	$79,950	$85,850

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$10,992/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

11.9% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$36,640/yr

$3,053/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	$809	$925	$1,040	$1,248	$1,341
60% AMI Maximum	$971	$1,110	$1,248	$1,498	$1,609

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	$694	$698	$916	$1,274	$1,300
Low HOME Rent	$810	$925	$1,041	$1,156	$1,248

Compare Ford County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area With Other IL Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

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