What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Jacinto County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in San Jacinto County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,149 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $935, 1-bedroom is $1,048, 3-bedroom is $1,536, and 4-bedroom is $1,928.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in San Jacinto County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $45,960 per year ($3,830 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,149 in San Jacinto County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — San Jacinto County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$935

1BR

$1,048

2BR

$1,149

3BR

$1,536

4BR

$1,928

Hours/week at min wage

122 hrs

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

National rank

#413

of 661 U.S. metros (top 63% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$1,034–$1,264

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

San Jacinto County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$935	$11,220
1-Bedroom	$1,048	$12,576
2-Bedroom	$1,149	$13,788
3-Bedroom	$1,536	$18,432
4-Bedroom	$1,928	$23,136

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $80,500

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,600	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$29,300	$33,500	$37,700	$41,850	$45,200	$48,550
80% AMI (Low)	$46,900	$53,600	$60,300	$66,950	$72,350	$77,700

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,788/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.1% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$45,960/yr

$3,830/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	$704	$805	$905	$1,086	$1,167
60% AMI Maximum	$845	$966	$1,086	$1,304	$1,400

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	$935	$1,048	$1,149	$1,308	$1,308
Low HOME Rent	$732	$837	$942	$1,046	$1,130

Compare San Jacinto County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area With Other TX Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

San Jacinto County