FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Clark County, IL
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$696
1BR
$769
2BR
$1,009
3BR
$1,245
4BR
$1,336
Hours/week at min wage
52 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (IL)
YoY change (2BR)
+9%
+$83 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.2%
Voucher payment standard
$908–$1,110
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Clark County, IL
Non-Metropolitan area · IL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $696 | $8,352 |
| 1-Bedroom | $769 | $9,228 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,009 | $12,108 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,245 | $14,940 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,336 | $16,032 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $706 → FY2026 $1,009
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $696 | $769 | $1,009 | $1,245 | $1,336 |
| FY2025 | $635 | $747 | $926 | $1,181 | $1,228 |
| FY2024 | $576 | $688 | $840 | $1,082 | $1,119 |
| FY2023 | $558 | $637 | $813 | $1,050 | $1,135 |
| FY2022 | $526 | $584 | $769 | $982 | $1,082 |
| FY2021 | $493 | $550 | $725 | $944 | $1,033 |
| FY2020 | $479 | $536 | $706 | $947 | $1,008 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $93,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,600 | $22,400 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,650 | $37,300 | $41,950 | $46,600 | $50,350 | $54,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $52,200 | $59,650 | $67,100 | $74,550 | $80,550 | $86,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,108/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,360/yr
$3,363/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 | $815 | $932 | $1,048 | $1,258 | $1,351 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $978 | $1,118 | $1,258 | $1,509 | $1,621 |
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 | $696 | $769 | $1,009 | $1,245 | $1,336 |
| Low HOME Rent | $816 | $932 | $1,048 | $1,165 | $1,258 |
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