FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,242
1BR
$1,405
2BR
$1,709
3BR
$2,262
4BR
$2,531
Hours/week at min wage
119 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (MN)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.4%
+$24 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,538–$1,880
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area
Non-Metropolitan area · MN · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,242 | $14,904 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,405 | $16,860 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,709 | $20,508 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,262 | $27,144 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,531 | $30,372 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,214 → FY2026 $1,709
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,242 | $1,405 | $1,709 | $2,262 | $2,531 |
| FY2025 | $1,220 | $1,381 | $1,685 | $2,244 | $2,513 |
| FY2024 | $1,174 | $1,327 | $1,622 | $2,188 | $2,478 |
| FY2023 | $1,007 | $1,149 | $1,410 | $1,916 | $2,209 |
| FY2022 | $932 | $1,078 | $1,329 | $1,841 | $2,145 |
| FY2021 | $898 | $1,054 | $1,308 | $1,838 | $2,156 |
| FY2020 | $820 | $971 | $1,214 | $1,722 | $2,025 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $131,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,450 | $42,650 | $45,800 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $46,050 | $52,600 | $59,200 | $65,750 | $71,050 | $76,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $73,650 | $84,200 | $94,700 | $105,200 | $113,650 | $122,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$20,508/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$68,360/yr
$5,697/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 | $1,150 | $1,315 | $1,479 | $1,775 | $1,906 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,380 | $1,578 | $1,775 | $2,130 | $2,288 |
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 | $1,242 | $1,405 | $1,709 | $2,136 | $2,136 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,151 | $1,315 | $1,480 | $1,643 | $1,776 |
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Related Pages
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- Income Limits — Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area
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- HOME Program Rents — Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area
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