FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,382
1BR
$1,580
2BR
$2,004
3BR
$2,504
4BR
$2,702
Hours/week at min wage
103 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (MA)
YoY change (2BR)
+34%
+$508 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +77.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,804–$2,204
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
Non-Metropolitan area · MA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,382 | $16,584 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,580 | $18,960 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,004 | $24,048 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,504 | $30,048 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,702 | $32,424 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,115 → FY2026 $2,004
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,382 | $1,580 | $2,004 | $2,504 | $2,702 |
| FY2025 | $1,044 | $1,205 | $1,496 | $1,823 | $2,037 |
| FY2024 | $934 | $1,115 | $1,375 | $1,669 | $1,954 |
| FY2023 | $818 | $987 | $1,223 | $1,497 | $1,799 |
| FY2022 | $727 | $874 | $1,094 | $1,353 | $1,623 |
| FY2021 | $745 | $891 | $1,129 | $1,404 | $1,648 |
| FY2020 | $737 | $875 | $1,115 | $1,389 | $1,611 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $124,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,450 | $42,650 | $45,800 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $46,000 | $52,550 | $59,200 | $65,750 | $71,050 | $76,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $73,650 | $84,200 | $94,700 | $105,200 | $113,650 | $122,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$24,048/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$80,160/yr
$6,680/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 | $1,088 | $1,244 | $1,399 | $1,679 | $1,803 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,306 | $1,492 | $1,679 | $2,015 | $2,164 |
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 | $1,382 | $1,580 | $2,004 | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,150 | $1,313 | $1,480 | $1,643 | $1,776 |
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Related Pages
- FMR History — Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HOME Program Rents — Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
- Section 8 eligibility calculator for Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
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