FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Manhattan, KS MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$870
1BR
$875
2BR
$1,068
3BR
$1,485
4BR
$1,792
Hours/week at min wage
114 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.3%
+$73 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +17.8%
Voucher payment standard
$961–$1,175
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Manhattan, 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) | $870 | $10,440 |
| 1-Bedroom | $875 | $10,500 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,068 | $12,816 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,485 | $17,820 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,792 | $21,504 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $969 → FY2026 $1,068
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $870 | $875 | $1,068 | $1,485 | $1,792 |
| FY2025 | $808 | $813 | $995 | $1,359 | $1,671 |
| FY2024 | $812 | $817 | $1,009 | $1,347 | $1,712 |
| FY2023 | $771 | $776 | $953 | $1,253 | $1,623 |
| FY2022 | $723 | $728 | $907 | $1,190 | $1,552 |
| FY2021 | $715 | $720 | $907 | $1,203 | $1,570 |
| FY2020 | $752 | $757 | $969 | $1,334 | $1,701 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $112,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,800 | $23,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,650 | $39,600 | $44,550 | $49,500 | $53,450 | $57,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,400 | $63,350 | $71,250 | $79,200 | $85,550 | $91,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,816/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,720/yr
$3,560/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 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,260 | $1,512 | $1,623 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,176 | $1,344 | $1,512 | $1,814 | $1,948 |
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 | $870 | $875 | $1,068 | $1,485 | $1,792 |
| Low HOME Rent | $866 | $990 | $1,113 | $1,237 | $1,336 |
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