FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Saline County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$765
1BR
$770
2BR
$1,009
3BR
$1,222
4BR
$1,336
Hours/week at min wage
108 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.2%
+$12 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +25.5%
Voucher payment standard
$908–$1,110
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Saline 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) | $765 | $9,180 |
| 1-Bedroom | $770 | $9,240 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,009 | $12,108 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,222 | $14,664 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,336 | $16,032 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $790 → FY2026 $1,009
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $765 | $770 | $1,009 | $1,222 | $1,336 |
| FY2025 | $760 | $765 | $997 | $1,201 | $1,322 |
| FY2024 | $730 | $794 | $1,025 | $1,239 | $1,424 |
| FY2023 | $612 | $696 | $900 | $1,096 | $1,330 |
| FY2022 | $552 | $633 | $831 | $1,034 | $1,284 |
| FY2021 | $546 | $610 | $804 | $1,022 | $1,285 |
| FY2020 | $523 | $600 | $790 | $1,016 | $1,205 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $91,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,250 | $22,000 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,100 | $36,650 | $41,250 | $45,800 | $49,500 | $53,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $51,350 | $58,650 | $66,000 | $73,300 | $79,200 | $85,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,108/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,360/yr
$3,363/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 | $801 | $916 | $1,030 | $1,236 | $1,328 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $961 | $1,099 | $1,236 | $1,483 | $1,593 |
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 | $765 | $770 | $1,009 | $1,222 | $1,336 |
| Low HOME Rent | $802 | $916 | $1,031 | $1,145 | $1,237 |
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