FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lawrence, KS MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$895
1BR
$1,006
2BR
$1,182
3BR
$1,644
4BR
$1,983
Hours/week at min wage
126 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.9%
+$44 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +24.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,064–$1,300
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lawrence, KS MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · KS · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $895 | $10,740 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,006 | $12,072 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,182 | $14,184 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,644 | $19,728 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,983 | $23,796 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $930 → FY2026 $1,182
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $895 | $1,006 | $1,182 | $1,644 | $1,983 |
| FY2025 | $846 | $955 | $1,138 | $1,595 | $1,911 |
| FY2024 | $772 | $869 | $1,054 | $1,485 | $1,789 |
| FY2023 | $753 | $836 | $1,026 | $1,458 | $1,733 |
| FY2022 | $702 | $753 | $937 | $1,331 | $1,565 |
| FY2021 | $712 | $756 | $950 | $1,360 | $1,645 |
| FY2020 | $693 | $733 | $930 | $1,342 | $1,633 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $110,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,200 | $26,500 | $29,800 | $33,100 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,650 | $44,200 | $49,700 | $55,200 | $59,650 | $64,050 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $61,850 | $70,650 | $79,500 | $88,300 | $95,400 | $102,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,184/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,280/yr
$3,940/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 | $966 | $1,104 | $1,242 | $1,490 | $1,600 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,159 | $1,324 | $1,490 | $1,788 | $1,920 |
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 | $895 | $1,006 | $1,182 | $1,644 | $1,794 |
| Low HOME Rent | $966 | $1,105 | $1,242 | $1,380 | $1,491 |
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