FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kent County, MD
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,062
1BR
$1,137
2BR
$1,246
3BR
$1,635
4BR
$2,090
Hours/week at min wage
64 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (MD)
YoY change (2BR)
-2%
$26 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +23.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,121–$1,371
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kent County, MD
Non-Metropolitan area · MD · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,062 | $12,744 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,137 | $13,644 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,246 | $14,952 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,635 | $19,620 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,090 | $25,080 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,028 → FY2026 $1,246
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,062 | $1,137 | $1,246 | $1,635 | $2,090 |
| FY2025 | $1,106 | $1,119 | $1,272 | $1,649 | $2,136 |
| FY2024 | $1,100 | $1,111 | $1,269 | $1,699 | $2,153 |
| FY2023 | $875 | $881 | $1,091 | $1,503 | $1,829 |
| FY2022 | $779 | $785 | $1,028 | $1,440 | $1,644 |
| FY2021 | $761 | $766 | $1,010 | $1,411 | $1,569 |
| FY2020 | $775 | $781 | $1,028 | $1,416 | $1,526 |
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) | $23,550 | $26,900 | $30,250 | $33,600 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $39,200 | $44,800 | $50,400 | $56,000 | $60,500 | $65,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $62,750 | $71,700 | $80,650 | $89,600 | $96,800 | $103,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,952/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$49,840/yr
$4,153/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 | $1,062 | $1,137 | $1,246 | $1,635 | $1,820 |
| Low HOME Rent | $980 | $1,120 | $1,260 | $1,400 | $1,512 |
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