FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,022
1BR
$1,035
2BR
$1,173
3BR
$1,519
4BR
$1,849
Hours/week at min wage
125 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#389
of 661 U.S. metros (top 60% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+23.9%
+$226 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39%
Voucher payment standard
$1,056–$1,290
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · SC · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,022 | $12,264 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,035 | $12,420 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,173 | $14,076 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,519 | $18,228 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,849 | $22,188 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $766 → FY2026 $1,173
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,022 | $1,035 | $1,173 | $1,519 | $1,849 |
| FY2025 | $787 | $792 | $947 | $1,204 | $1,581 |
| FY2024 | $838 | $841 | $1,044 | $1,318 | $1,756 |
| FY2023 | $688 | $709 | $892 | $1,123 | $1,519 |
| FY2022 | $634 | $665 | $833 | $1,062 | $1,418 |
| FY2021 | $623 | $680 | $844 | $1,092 | $1,422 |
| FY2020 | $573 | $618 | $766 | $1,010 | $1,244 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $95,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,000 | $22,850 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,300 | $38,050 | $42,800 | $47,550 | $51,400 | $55,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $53,300 | $60,900 | $68,500 | $76,100 | $82,200 | $88,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,076/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,920/yr
$3,910/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 | $832 | $951 | $1,069 | $1,283 | $1,378 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $998 | $1,141 | $1,283 | $1,540 | $1,654 |
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 | $1,022 | $1,035 | $1,173 | $1,519 | $1,545 |
| Low HOME Rent | $832 | $951 | $1,070 | $1,188 | $1,285 |
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