FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Pascagoula, MS HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$929
1BR
$951
2BR
$1,067
3BR
$1,448
4BR
$1,762
Hours/week at min wage
114 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#494
of 661 U.S. metros (top 76% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-2.5%
$27 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +32.7%
Voucher payment standard
$960–$1,174
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Pascagoula, MS HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · MS · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $929 | $11,148 |
| 1-Bedroom | $951 | $11,412 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,067 | $12,804 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,448 | $17,376 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,762 | $21,144 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $823 → FY2026 $1,067
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $929 | $951 | $1,067 | $1,448 | $1,762 |
| FY2025 | $922 | $972 | $1,094 | $1,466 | $1,823 |
| FY2024 | $835 | $957 | $1,077 | $1,438 | $1,828 |
| FY2023 | $649 | $793 | $906 | $1,213 | $1,543 |
| FY2022 | $598 | $735 | $846 | $1,155 | $1,448 |
| FY2021 | $591 | $700 | $804 | $1,133 | $1,392 |
| FY2020 | $639 | $713 | $823 | $1,187 | $1,445 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $86,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,250 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,400 | $34,750 | $39,100 | $43,400 | $46,900 | $50,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,650 | $55,600 | $62,550 | $69,450 | $75,050 | $80,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,804/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,680/yr
$3,557/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 | $759 | $868 | $976 | $1,171 | $1,258 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $911 | $1,041 | $1,171 | $1,406 | $1,510 |
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 | $929 | $951 | $1,067 | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Low HOME Rent | $760 | $868 | $977 | $1,085 | $1,172 |
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