What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Barry County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Barry County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,334 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,010, 1-bedroom is $1,017, 3-bedroom is $1,735, and 4-bedroom is $2,013.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Barry County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $53,360 per year ($4,447 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,334 in Barry County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Barry County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,010

1BR

$1,017

2BR

$1,334

3BR

$1,735

4BR

$2,013

Hours/week at min wage

83 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $12.48/hr (MI)

National rank

#272

of 661 U.S. metros (top 42% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$1,201–$1,467

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Barry County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,010	$12,120
1-Bedroom	$1,017	$12,204
2-Bedroom	$1,334	$16,008
3-Bedroom	$1,735	$20,820
4-Bedroom	$2,013	$24,156

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2017 $725 → FY2026 $1,334

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,010	$1,017	$1,334	$1,735	$2,013
FY2021	$646	$690	$848	$1,116	$1,221
FY2020	$626	$682	$852	$1,145	$1,256
FY2019	$634	$696	$894	$1,266	$1,365
FY2018	$541	$619	$785	$1,142	$1,258
FY2017	$494	$573	$725	$1,055	$1,197

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $101,000

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$21,250	$24,250	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$35,350	$40,400	$45,450	$50,500	$54,550	$58,600
80% AMI (Low)	$56,600	$64,650	$72,750	$80,800	$87,300	$93,750

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$16,008/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$53,360/yr

$4,447/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	$883	$1,010	$1,136	$1,363	$1,464
60% AMI Maximum	$1,060	$1,212	$1,363	$1,636	$1,757

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	$1,010	$1,017	$1,334	$1,641	$1,641
Low HOME Rent	$883	$1,010	$1,136	$1,262	$1,363

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