What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,133 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $987, 1-bedroom is $1,034, 3-bedroom is $1,409, and 4-bedroom is $1,901.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $45,320 per year ($3,777 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,133 in Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$987

1BR

$1,034

2BR

$1,133

3BR

$1,409

4BR

$1,901

Hours/week at min wage

121 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#428

of 661 U.S. metros (top 66% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+9.7%

+$100 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +60.5%

Voucher payment standard

$1,020–$1,246

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

Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$987	$11,844
1-Bedroom	$1,034	$12,408
2-Bedroom	$1,133	$13,596
3-Bedroom	$1,409	$16,908
4-Bedroom	$1,901	$22,812

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $682 → FY2026 $1,133

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$987	$1,034	$1,133	$1,409	$1,901
FY2025	$898	$933	$1,033	$1,308	$1,735
FY2024	$788	$810	$909	$1,237	$1,543
FY2023	$705	$721	$814	$1,150	$1,387
FY2022	$618	$622	$750	$1,065	$1,276
FY2021	$582	$586	$706	$1,010	$1,118
FY2020	$539	$543	$682	$984	$1,051

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $79,700

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$16,750	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$27,900	$31,900	$35,900	$39,850	$43,050	$46,250
80% AMI (Low)	$44,650	$51,000	$57,400	$63,750	$68,850	$73,950

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,596/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.1% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$45,320/yr

$3,777/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	$697	$797	$896	$1,075	$1,155
60% AMI Maximum	$836	$956	$1,075	$1,291	$1,386

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	$987	$1,034	$1,133	$1,295	$1,295
Low HOME Rent	$697	$797	$897	$996	$1,076

Compare Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other GA Metros

vs. Albany, GA MSA vs. Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA vs. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Brunswick, GA MSA

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