FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dalton, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$776
1BR
$899
2BR
$1,121
3BR
$1,461
4BR
$1,876
Hours/week at min wage
119 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#437
of 661 U.S. metros (top 67% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.9%
+$21 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,009–$1,233
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Dalton, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $776 | $9,312 |
| 1-Bedroom | $899 | $10,788 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,121 | $13,452 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,461 | $17,532 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,876 | $22,512 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $724 → FY2026 $1,121
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $776 | $899 | $1,121 | $1,461 | $1,876 |
| FY2025 | $754 | $838 | $1,100 | $1,435 | $1,665 |
| FY2024 | $656 | $737 | $968 | $1,263 | $1,381 |
| FY2023 | $590 | $655 | $862 | $1,138 | $1,159 |
| FY2022 | $558 | $617 | $806 | $1,087 | $1,093 |
| FY2021 | $531 | $607 | $753 | $1,032 | $1,037 |
| FY2020 | $542 | $604 | $724 | $996 | $1,063 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,050 | $33,200 | $37,350 | $41,500 | $44,850 | $48,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $46,500 | $53,150 | $59,800 | $66,400 | $71,750 | $77,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,452/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,840/yr
$3,737/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 | $726 | $830 | $933 | $1,120 | $1,203 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $871 | $996 | $1,120 | $1,344 | $1,444 |
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 | $776 | $899 | $1,121 | $1,348 | $1,348 |
| Low HOME Rent | $726 | $830 | $933 | $1,037 | $1,121 |
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