FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Becker County, MN
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$708
1BR
$783
2BR
$1,027
3BR
$1,341
4BR
$1,474
Hours/week at min wage
71 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (MN)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.2%
+$51 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.9%
Voucher payment standard
$924–$1,130
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Becker County, MN
Non-Metropolitan area · MN · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $708 | $8,496 |
| 1-Bedroom | $783 | $9,396 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,027 | $12,324 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,341 | $16,092 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,474 | $17,688 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $756 → FY2026 $1,027
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $708 | $783 | $1,027 | $1,341 | $1,474 |
| FY2025 | $669 | $750 | $976 | $1,305 | $1,419 |
| FY2024 | $687 | $801 | $1,014 | $1,361 | $1,505 |
| FY2023 | $578 | $681 | $865 | $1,178 | $1,317 |
| FY2022 | $538 | $645 | $810 | $1,083 | $1,290 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $588 | $734 | $986 | $1,206 |
| FY2020 | $498 | $618 | $756 | $1,009 | $1,261 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $98,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,650 | $23,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,350 | $39,250 | $44,150 | $49,050 | $53,000 | $56,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,950 | $62,800 | $70,650 | $78,500 | $84,800 | $91,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,324/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,080/yr
$3,423/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 | $858 | $981 | $1,103 | $1,324 | $1,422 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,030 | $1,177 | $1,324 | $1,589 | $1,706 |
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 | $708 | $783 | $1,027 | $1,341 | $1,474 |
| Low HOME Rent | $858 | $981 | $1,103 | $1,226 | $1,325 |
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