FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Topeka, KS MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$792
1BR
$820
2BR
$1,057
3BR
$1,392
4BR
$1,411
Hours/week at min wage
113 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.3%
+$72 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +32%
Voucher payment standard
$951–$1,163
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Topeka, 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) | $792 | $9,504 |
| 1-Bedroom | $820 | $9,840 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,057 | $12,684 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,392 | $16,704 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,411 | $16,932 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $788 → FY2026 $1,057
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $792 | $820 | $1,057 | $1,392 | $1,411 |
| FY2025 | $747 | $752 | $985 | $1,280 | $1,351 |
| FY2024 | $726 | $731 | $960 | $1,231 | $1,372 |
| FY2023 | $688 | $692 | $911 | $1,160 | $1,346 |
| FY2022 | $638 | $643 | $844 | $1,075 | $1,275 |
| FY2021 | $604 | $608 | $801 | $1,027 | $1,219 |
| FY2020 | $590 | $598 | $788 | $1,020 | $1,211 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $98,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,800 | $23,750 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,600 | $39,550 | $44,500 | $49,400 | $53,400 | $57,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,350 | $63,250 | $71,150 | $79,050 | $85,400 | $91,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,684/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,280/yr
$3,523/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 | $864 | $988 | $1,111 | $1,333 | $1,432 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,037 | $1,185 | $1,333 | $1,600 | $1,719 |
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 | $792 | $820 | $1,057 | $1,392 | $1,411 |
| Low HOME Rent | $865 | $988 | $1,112 | $1,235 | $1,335 |
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