FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ford County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$668
1BR
$739
2BR
$969
3BR
$1,256
4BR
$1,384
Hours/week at min wage
103 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.6%
+$34 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +23.3%
Voucher payment standard
$872–$1,066
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Ford 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) | $668 | $8,016 |
| 1-Bedroom | $739 | $8,868 |
| 2-Bedroom | $969 | $11,628 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,256 | $15,072 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,384 | $16,608 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $766 → FY2026 $969
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $668 | $739 | $969 | $1,256 | $1,384 |
| FY2025 | $670 | $726 | $935 | $1,226 | $1,292 |
| FY2024 | $687 | $760 | $958 | $1,211 | $1,281 |
| FY2023 | $652 | $672 | $880 | $1,109 | $1,182 |
| FY2022 | $621 | $625 | $822 | $1,033 | $1,135 |
| FY2021 | $594 | $596 | $786 | $1,040 | $1,125 |
| FY2020 | $562 | $582 | $766 | $1,037 | $1,136 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $87,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,700 | $35,050 | $39,450 | $43,800 | $47,350 | $50,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,100 | $56,100 | $63,100 | $70,100 | $75,750 | $81,350 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,628/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,760/yr
$3,230/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 | $766 | $876 | $985 | $1,182 | $1,270 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $919 | $1,051 | $1,182 | $1,419 | $1,524 |
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 | $668 | $739 | $969 | $1,256 | $1,384 |
| Low HOME Rent | $767 | $876 | $986 | $1,095 | $1,183 |
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