FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ottawa County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$684
1BR
$711
2BR
$933
3BR
$1,143
4BR
$1,357
Hours/week at min wage
99 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.6%
+$6 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +25.7%
Voucher payment standard
$840–$1,026
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Ottawa 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) | $684 | $8,208 |
| 1-Bedroom | $711 | $8,532 |
| 2-Bedroom | $933 | $11,196 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,143 | $13,716 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,357 | $16,284 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $729 → FY2026 $933
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $684 | $711 | $933 | $1,143 | $1,357 |
| FY2025 | $665 | $707 | $927 | $1,117 | $1,330 |
| FY2024 | $698 | $741 | $973 | $1,176 | $1,373 |
| FY2023 | $622 | $638 | $840 | $1,022 | $1,128 |
| FY2022 | $581 | $585 | $770 | $952 | $1,044 |
| FY2021 | $561 | $563 | $742 | $923 | $1,006 |
| FY2020 | $535 | $554 | $729 | $930 | $988 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $96,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,350 | $23,250 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,950 | $38,800 | $43,650 | $48,450 | $52,350 | $56,250 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,250 | $62,000 | $69,750 | $77,500 | $83,700 | $89,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,196/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$37,320/yr
$3,110/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 | $847 | $969 | $1,090 | $1,308 | $1,405 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,017 | $1,162 | $1,308 | $1,569 | $1,686 |
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 | $684 | $711 | $933 | $1,143 | $1,357 |
| Low HOME Rent | $848 | $970 | $1,091 | $1,211 | $1,308 |
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