FY2026 Fair Market Rents — McPherson County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$674
1BR
$701
2BR
$920
3BR
$1,176
4BR
$1,356
Hours/week at min wage
98 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.2%
+$20 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +23.5%
Voucher payment standard
$828–$1,012
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
McPherson 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) | $674 | $8,088 |
| 1-Bedroom | $701 | $8,412 |
| 2-Bedroom | $920 | $11,040 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,176 | $14,112 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,356 | $16,272 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $778 → FY2026 $920
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $674 | $701 | $920 | $1,176 | $1,356 |
| FY2025 | $645 | $686 | $900 | $1,157 | $1,317 |
| FY2024 | $645 | $684 | $899 | $1,141 | $1,319 |
| FY2023 | $621 | $637 | $838 | $1,068 | $1,198 |
| FY2022 | $575 | $578 | $761 | $983 | $1,061 |
| FY2021 | $563 | $565 | $745 | $957 | $1,010 |
| FY2020 | $571 | $591 | $778 | $998 | $1,108 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $103,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,650 | $24,750 | $27,850 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,050 | $41,200 | $46,350 | $51,500 | $55,650 | $59,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,700 | $65,950 | $74,200 | $82,400 | $89,000 | $95,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,040/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
10.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,800/yr
$3,067/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 | $901 | $1,030 | $1,158 | $1,390 | $1,493 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,081 | $1,236 | $1,390 | $1,668 | $1,792 |
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 | $674 | $701 | $920 | $1,176 | $1,356 |
| Low HOME Rent | $901 | $1,030 | $1,158 | $1,287 | $1,391 |
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