FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Stevens County, KS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$662
1BR
$688
2BR
$903
3BR
$1,100
4BR
$1,196
Hours/week at min wage
96 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.2%
$2 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +24%
Voucher payment standard
$813–$993
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Stevens 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) | $662 | $7,944 |
| 1-Bedroom | $688 | $8,256 |
| 2-Bedroom | $903 | $10,836 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,100 | $13,200 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,196 | $14,352 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $728 → FY2026 $903
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $662 | $688 | $903 | $1,100 | $1,196 |
| FY2025 | $649 | $690 | $905 | $1,090 | $1,200 |
| FY2024 | $647 | $686 | $902 | $1,091 | $1,213 |
| FY2023 | $616 | $632 | $832 | $1,013 | $1,150 |
| FY2022 | $562 | $566 | $745 | $921 | $1,074 |
| FY2021 | $550 | $552 | $728 | $905 | $1,126 |
| FY2020 | $534 | $553 | $728 | $907 | $1,130 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $80,400
| 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
$10,836/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,120/yr
$3,010/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 | $703 | $804 | $904 | $1,085 | $1,165 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $844 | $964 | $1,085 | $1,302 | $1,398 |
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 | $662 | $688 | $903 | $1,100 | $1,196 |
| Low HOME Rent | $750 | $857 | $965 | $1,071 | $1,157 |
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