FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Allen County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$689
1BR
$727
2BR
$877
3BR
$1,216
4BR
$1,276
Hours/week at min wage
94 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.6%
+$5 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.1%
Voucher payment standard
$789–$965
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Allen County, KS
Non-Metropolitan area · KS · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $689 | $8,268 |
| 1-Bedroom | $727 | $8,724 |
| 2-Bedroom | $877 | $10,524 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,216 | $14,592 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,276 | $15,312 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $877
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $689 | $727 | $877 | $1,216 | $1,276 |
| FY2025 | $636 | $679 | $872 | $1,140 | $1,251 |
| FY2024 | $603 | $671 | $882 | $1,095 | $1,244 |
| FY2023 | $564 | $605 | $797 | $970 | $1,071 |
| FY2022 | $560 | $564 | $742 | $917 | $1,006 |
| FY2021 | $541 | $545 | $718 | $893 | $992 |
| FY2020 | $539 | $542 | $714 | $890 | $1,102 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $89,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,700 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,150 | $35,600 | $40,050 | $44,500 | $48,100 | $51,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,850 | $57,000 | $64,100 | $71,200 | $76,900 | $82,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$10,524/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$35,080/yr
$2,923/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 | $778 | $890 | $1,001 | $1,201 | $1,290 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $934 | $1,068 | $1,201 | $1,441 | $1,548 |
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 | $689 | $727 | $877 | $1,216 | $1,276 |
| Low HOME Rent | $778 | $890 | $1,001 | $1,112 | $1,202 |
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