FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Reno County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$660
1BR
$729
2BR
$957
3BR
$1,168
4BR
$1,326
Hours/week at min wage
102 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.7%
+$7 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.1%
Voucher payment standard
$861–$1,053
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Reno 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) | $660 | $7,920 |
| 1-Bedroom | $729 | $8,748 |
| 2-Bedroom | $957 | $11,484 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,168 | $14,016 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,326 | $15,912 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $750 → FY2026 $957
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $660 | $729 | $957 | $1,168 | $1,326 |
| FY2025 | $651 | $724 | $950 | $1,145 | $1,294 |
| FY2024 | $660 | $741 | $974 | $1,178 | $1,297 |
| FY2023 | $582 | $662 | $871 | $1,060 | $1,170 |
| FY2022 | $524 | $599 | $788 | $974 | $1,069 |
| FY2021 | $517 | $595 | $784 | $975 | $1,110 |
| FY2020 | $489 | $569 | $750 | $935 | $1,071 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,000 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,000 | $34,300 | $38,600 | $42,850 | $46,300 | $49,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,000 | $54,850 | $61,700 | $68,550 | $74,050 | $79,550 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,484/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,280/yr
$3,190/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 | $734 | $840 | $945 | $1,134 | $1,218 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $882 | $1,008 | $1,134 | $1,360 | $1,461 |
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 | $660 | $729 | $957 | $1,168 | $1,326 |
| Low HOME Rent | $750 | $857 | $965 | $1,071 | $1,157 |
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