FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hamilton County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$790
1BR
$822
2BR
$1,079
3BR
$1,294
4BR
$1,570
Hours/week at min wage
115 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.4%
+$25 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +50.3%
Voucher payment standard
$971–$1,187
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Hamilton 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) | $790 | $9,480 |
| 1-Bedroom | $822 | $9,864 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,079 | $12,948 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,294 | $15,528 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,570 | $18,840 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,079
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $790 | $822 | $1,079 | $1,294 | $1,570 |
| FY2025 | $756 | $803 | $1,054 | $1,270 | $1,512 |
| FY2024 | $670 | $711 | $934 | $1,129 | $1,318 |
| FY2023 | $584 | $599 | $788 | $959 | $1,139 |
| FY2022 | $560 | $564 | $742 | $917 | $1,041 |
| FY2021 | $543 | $545 | $718 | $893 | $974 |
| FY2020 | $524 | $542 | $714 | $890 | $967 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $87,700
| 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 | $35,100 | $39,500 | $43,850 | $47,400 | $50,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,150 | $56,150 | $63,150 | $70,150 | $75,800 | $81,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,948/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$43,160/yr
$3,597/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 | $767 | $877 | $986 | $1,183 | $1,271 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $920 | $1,052 | $1,183 | $1,420 | $1,525 |
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 | $790 | $822 | $1,079 | $1,294 | $1,425 |
| Low HOME Rent | $767 | $877 | $987 | $1,096 | $1,185 |
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