FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Crow Wing County, MN
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$772
1BR
$854
2BR
$1,120
3BR
$1,345
4BR
$1,569
Hours/week at min wage
78 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (MN)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.2%
+$75 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,008–$1,232
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Crow Wing 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) | $772 | $9,264 |
| 1-Bedroom | $854 | $10,248 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,120 | $13,440 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,345 | $16,140 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,569 | $18,828 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $836 → FY2026 $1,120
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $772 | $854 | $1,120 | $1,345 | $1,569 |
| FY2025 | $717 | $797 | $1,045 | $1,266 | $1,500 |
| FY2024 | $748 | $840 | $1,104 | $1,373 | $1,556 |
| FY2023 | $665 | $755 | $994 | $1,280 | $1,397 |
| FY2022 | $588 | $673 | $885 | $1,150 | $1,232 |
| FY2021 | $523 | $601 | $792 | $1,033 | $1,147 |
| FY2020 | $545 | $635 | $836 | $1,086 | $1,193 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $96,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,600 | $23,550 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,300 | $39,200 | $44,100 | $49,000 | $52,950 | $56,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,900 | $62,750 | $70,600 | $78,400 | $84,700 | $90,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,440/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,800/yr
$3,733/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 | $846 | $967 | $1,087 | $1,305 | $1,402 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,015 | $1,160 | $1,305 | $1,566 | $1,682 |
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 | $772 | $854 | $1,120 | $1,345 | $1,569 |
| Low HOME Rent | $857 | $980 | $1,102 | $1,225 | $1,323 |
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