FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hinesville, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,225
1BR
$1,283
2BR
$1,406
3BR
$1,868
4BR
$2,359
Hours/week at min wage
150 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#223
of 661 U.S. metros (top 35% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-1.7%
$24 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,265–$1,547
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Hinesville, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,225 | $14,700 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,283 | $15,396 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,406 | $16,872 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,868 | $22,416 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,359 | $28,308 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $889 → FY2026 $1,406
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,225 | $1,283 | $1,406 | $1,868 | $2,359 |
| FY2025 | $1,243 | $1,291 | $1,430 | $1,931 | $2,401 |
| FY2024 | $1,040 | $1,069 | $1,200 | $1,679 | $2,036 |
| FY2023 | $928 | $949 | $1,072 | $1,524 | $1,826 |
| FY2022 | $876 | $892 | $1,016 | $1,443 | $1,739 |
| FY2021 | $803 | $831 | $947 | $1,355 | $1,640 |
| FY2020 | $709 | $781 | $889 | $1,282 | $1,561 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $71,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,200 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,700 | $32,800 | $36,900 | $40,950 | $44,250 | $47,550 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $45,850 | $52,400 | $58,950 | $65,500 | $70,750 | $76,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,872/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
23.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$56,240/yr
$4,687/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 | $621 | $710 | $798 | $958 | $1,029 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $745 | $852 | $958 | $1,150 | $1,235 |
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 | $1,153 | $1,153 | $1,153 | $1,153 | $1,153 |
| Low HOME Rent | $717 | $820 | $922 | $1,023 | $1,106 |
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