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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Lincoln County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area is $883 per month for fiscal year 2025. The studio FMR is $612, 1-bedroom is $729, 3-bedroom is $1,064, and 4-bedroom is $1,171.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $35,320 per year ($2,943 per month) to afford the FY2025 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $883 in Lincoln County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$612

1BR

$729

2BR

$883

3BR

$1,064

4BR

$1,171

Hours/week at min wage

78 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $8.75/hr (WV)

National rank

#606

of 639 U.S. metros (top 96% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+4%

+$34 vs FY2024

Voucher payment standard

$795–$971

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

Lincoln County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2025 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$612	$7,344
1-Bedroom	$729	$8,748
2-Bedroom	$883	$10,596
3-Bedroom	$1,064	$12,768
4-Bedroom	$1,171	$14,052

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2022 $705 → FY2025 $883

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2025	$612	$729	$883	$1,064	$1,171
FY2024	$621	$646	$849	$1,027	$1,150
FY2023	$590	$649	$800	$974	$1,075
FY2022	$503	$591	$705	$871	$956

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2024 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $59,700

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,060	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$35,650	$38,300
50% AMI (Very Low)	$23,100	$26,400	$29,700	$33,000	$35,650	$38,300
80% AMI (Low)	$37,000	$42,250	$47,550	$52,800	$57,050	$61,250

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$10,596/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$35,320/yr

$2,943/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	$522	$597	$671	$805	$865
60% AMI Maximum	$626	$716	$805	$967	$1,038

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	$621	$646	$849	$970	$970
Low HOME Rent	$577	$660	$742	$825	$891

Compare Lincoln County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area With Other WV Metros

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