FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dukes County, MA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,623
1BR
$1,633
2BR
$2,143
3BR
$2,980
4BR
$3,164
Hours/week at min wage
110 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (MA)
YoY change (2BR)
-3.6%
$79 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +8.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,929–$2,357
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Dukes County, MA
Non-Metropolitan area · MA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,623 | $19,476 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,633 | $19,596 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,143 | $25,716 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,980 | $35,760 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,164 | $37,968 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,728 → FY2026 $2,143
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,623 | $1,633 | $2,143 | $2,980 | $3,164 |
| FY2025 | $1,701 | $1,713 | $2,222 | $3,114 | $3,300 |
| FY2024 | $1,690 | $1,886 | $2,156 | $2,911 | $2,922 |
| FY2023 | $1,778 | $2,058 | $2,325 | $3,016 | $3,180 |
| FY2022 | $1,824 | $1,942 | $2,213 | $2,736 | $3,186 |
| FY2021 | $1,599 | $1,733 | $1,976 | $2,458 | $2,791 |
| FY2020 | $1,126 | $1,518 | $1,728 | $2,153 | $2,390 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $163,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $34,300 | $39,200 | $44,100 | $48,950 | $52,900 | $56,800 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $57,100 | $65,250 | $73,400 | $81,550 | $88,100 | $94,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$25,716/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$85,720/yr
$7,143/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 | $1,427 | $1,631 | $1,834 | $2,201 | $2,364 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,712 | $1,957 | $2,201 | $2,642 | $2,837 |
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 | $1,623 | $1,633 | $2,143 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,427 | $1,631 | $1,835 | $2,038 | $2,202 |
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