FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Indianapolis, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,118
1BR
$1,267
2BR
$1,473
3BR
$1,907
4BR
$2,338
Hours/week at min wage
157 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#198
of 661 U.S. metros (top 31% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+14.8%
+$190 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +55.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,326–$1,620
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Indianapolis, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · IN · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,118 | $13,416 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,267 | $15,204 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,473 | $17,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,907 | $22,884 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,338 | $28,056 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $946 → FY2026 $1,473
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,118 | $1,267 | $1,473 | $1,907 | $2,338 |
| FY2025 | $955 | $1,097 | $1,283 | $1,669 | $2,028 |
| FY2024 | $982 | $1,145 | $1,349 | $1,758 | $2,126 |
| FY2023 | $771 | $897 | $1,065 | $1,397 | $1,671 |
| FY2022 | $677 | $782 | $939 | $1,231 | $1,456 |
| FY2021 | $678 | $781 | $946 | $1,248 | $1,455 |
| FY2020 | $674 | $778 | $946 | $1,256 | $1,439 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $110,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,200 | $26,500 | $29,800 | $33,100 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,650 | $44,150 | $49,650 | $55,150 | $59,600 | $64,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $61,800 | $70,600 | $79,450 | $88,250 | $95,350 | $102,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$58,920/yr
$4,910/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 | $965 | $1,103 | $1,240 | $1,489 | $1,599 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,158 | $1,323 | $1,489 | $1,786 | $1,919 |
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 | $1,118 | $1,267 | $1,473 | $1,792 | $1,792 |
| Low HOME Rent | $966 | $1,103 | $1,241 | $1,378 | $1,490 |
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Related Pages
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