What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Killingworth town, CT Exception Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Killingworth town, CT Exception Area is $1,865 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,286, 1-bedroom is $1,477, 3-bedroom is $2,236, and 4-bedroom is $2,539.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Killingworth town, CT Exception Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $74,600 per year ($6,217 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,865 in Killingworth town, CT Exception Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Killingworth town, CT Exception Area

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

Studio

$1,286

1BR

$1,477

2BR

$1,865

3BR

$2,236

4BR

$2,539

Hours/week at min wage

88 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.35/hr (CT)

National rank

#76

of 661 U.S. metros (top 12% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$1,679–$2,052

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

Killingworth town, CT Exception Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,286	$15,432
1-Bedroom	$1,477	$17,724
2-Bedroom	$1,865	$22,380
3-Bedroom	$2,236	$26,832
4-Bedroom	$2,539	$30,468

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $129,200

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$27,600	$31,550	$35,500	$39,400	$42,600	$45,750
50% AMI (Very Low)	$46,000	$52,550	$59,100	$65,650	$70,950	$76,200
80% AMI (Low)	$73,550	$84,050	$94,550	$105,050	$113,500	$121,900

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$22,380/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.3% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$74,600/yr

$6,217/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	$1,130	$1,292	$1,453	$1,744	$1,873
60% AMI Maximum	$1,356	$1,550	$1,744	$2,093	$2,248

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	$1,286	$1,477	$1,865	$2,099	$2,099
Low HOME Rent	$1,150	$1,313	$1,477	$1,641	$1,773

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