FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kearny County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,045
1BR
$1,087
2BR
$1,426
3BR
$1,710
4BR
$1,888
Hours/week at min wage
152 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+9.9%
+$128 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +98.6%
Voucher payment standard
$1,283–$1,569
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kearny 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) | $1,045 | $12,540 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,087 | $13,044 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,426 | $17,112 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,710 | $20,520 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,888 | $22,656 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,426
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,045 | $1,087 | $1,426 | $1,710 | $1,888 |
| FY2025 | $931 | $989 | $1,298 | $1,564 | $1,721 |
| FY2024 | $783 | $830 | $1,091 | $1,319 | $1,539 |
| FY2023 | $633 | $649 | $854 | $1,039 | $1,210 |
| FY2022 | $560 | $564 | $742 | $917 | $1,064 |
| FY2021 | $543 | $545 | $718 | $893 | $1,042 |
| FY2020 | $524 | $542 | $714 | $890 | $1,039 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $95,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,450 | $22,200 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,350 | $37,000 | $41,600 | $46,250 | $49,950 | $53,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $51,800 | $59,200 | $66,600 | $74,000 | $79,950 | $85,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,112/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$57,040/yr
$4,753/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 | $837 | $957 | $1,076 | $1,291 | $1,387 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,004 | $1,148 | $1,291 | $1,550 | $1,665 |
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 | $1,045 | $1,087 | $1,426 | $1,555 | $1,555 |
| Low HOME Rent | $808 | $925 | $1,040 | $1,156 | $1,248 |
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