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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,373 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $947, 1-bedroom is $1,046, 3-bedroom is $1,825, and 4-bedroom is $2,203.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $54,920 per year ($4,577 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,373 in DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$947

1BR

$1,046

2BR

$1,373

3BR

$1,825

4BR

$2,203

Hours/week at min wage

71 hrs

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

National rank

#241

of 661 U.S. metros (top 37% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-1.1%

$15 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.3%

Voucher payment standard

$1,236–$1,510

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

DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$947	$11,364
1-Bedroom	$1,046	$12,552
2-Bedroom	$1,373	$16,476
3-Bedroom	$1,825	$21,900
4-Bedroom	$2,203	$26,436

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $996 → FY2026 $1,373

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$947	$1,046	$1,373	$1,825	$2,203
FY2025	$952	$1,058	$1,388	$1,891	$2,331
FY2024	$899	$1,014	$1,327	$1,870	$2,252
FY2023	$734	$846	$1,098	$1,560	$1,870
FY2022	$714	$811	$1,044	$1,483	$1,787
FY2021	$705	$805	$1,030	$1,474	$1,783
FY2020	$683	$769	$996	$1,437	$1,692

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $112,500

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$23,350	$26,700	$30,050	$33,350	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$38,900	$44,450	$50,050	$55,600	$60,050	$64,500
80% AMI (Low)	$62,300	$71,200	$80,100	$88,950	$96,100	$103,200

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$16,476/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$54,920/yr

$4,577/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	$984	$1,125	$1,265	$1,518	$1,631
60% AMI Maximum	$1,181	$1,350	$1,518	$1,822	$1,957

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	$947	$1,046	$1,373	$1,825	$1,828
Low HOME Rent	$972	$1,111	$1,251	$1,390	$1,501

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Counties in This FMR Area

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