FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bourbon County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$645
1BR
$713
2BR
$936
3BR
$1,122
4BR
$1,352
Hours/week at min wage
100 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.9%
+$26 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.4%
Voucher payment standard
$842–$1,030
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Bourbon 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) | $645 | $7,740 |
| 1-Bedroom | $713 | $8,556 |
| 2-Bedroom | $936 | $11,232 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,122 | $13,464 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,352 | $16,224 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $936
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $645 | $713 | $936 | $1,122 | $1,352 |
| FY2025 | $624 | $694 | $910 | $1,096 | $1,296 |
| FY2024 | $626 | $702 | $923 | $1,141 | $1,229 |
| FY2023 | $546 | $620 | $816 | $1,035 | $1,096 |
| FY2022 | $527 | $564 | $742 | $972 | $1,009 |
| FY2021 | $541 | $545 | $718 | $951 | $974 |
| FY2020 | $539 | $542 | $714 | $949 | $967 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $86,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,200 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,300 | $34,600 | $38,950 | $43,250 | $46,750 | $50,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,450 | $55,400 | $62,300 | $69,200 | $74,750 | $80,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,232/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$37,440/yr
$3,120/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 | $756 | $865 | $973 | $1,167 | $1,254 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $908 | $1,038 | $1,167 | $1,401 | $1,505 |
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 | $645 | $713 | $936 | $1,122 | $1,352 |
| Low HOME Rent | $757 | $865 | $973 | $1,081 | $1,168 |
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