FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Levy County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$735
1BR
$831
2BR
$974
3BR
$1,238
4BR
$1,290
Hours/week at min wage
54 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
National rank
#566
of 661 U.S. metros (top 86% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-1.5%
$15 vs FY2025
Voucher payment standard
$877–$1,071
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Levy County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · FL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $735 | $8,820 |
| 1-Bedroom | $831 | $9,972 |
| 2-Bedroom | $974 | $11,688 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,238 | $14,856 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,290 | $15,480 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2022 $757 → FY2026 $974
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $735 | $831 | $974 | $1,238 | $1,290 |
| FY2025 | $727 | $855 | $989 | $1,281 | $1,358 |
| FY2024 | $673 | $715 | $905 | $1,203 | $1,416 |
| FY2023 | $623 | $628 | $826 | $1,108 | $1,293 |
| FY2022 | $572 | $575 | $757 | $1,021 | $1,136 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $68,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,400 | $31,350 | $35,250 | $39,150 | $42,250 | $45,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $43,850 | $50,100 | $56,350 | $62,600 | $67,650 | $72,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,688/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,960/yr
$3,247/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 | $602 | $688 | $774 | $928 | $997 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $722 | $825 | $928 | $1,114 | $1,197 |
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 | $735 | $831 | $974 | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Low HOME Rent | $685 | $783 | $881 | $978 | $1,056 |
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Related Pages
- FMR History — Levy County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Levy County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — Levy County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- HOME Program Rents — Levy County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- Section 8 eligibility calculator for Levy County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
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