FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Douglas County, MN
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$737
1BR
$772
2BR
$991
3BR
$1,378
4BR
$1,441
Hours/week at min wage
69 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (MN)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.5%
+$52 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +32.1%
Voucher payment standard
$892–$1,090
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Douglas 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) | $737 | $8,844 |
| 1-Bedroom | $772 | $9,264 |
| 2-Bedroom | $991 | $11,892 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,378 | $16,536 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,441 | $17,292 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $809 → FY2026 $991
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $737 | $772 | $991 | $1,378 | $1,441 |
| FY2025 | $701 | $754 | $939 | $1,240 | $1,245 |
| FY2024 | $672 | $789 | $962 | $1,276 | $1,281 |
| FY2023 | $581 | $710 | $869 | $1,163 | $1,167 |
| FY2022 | $538 | $647 | $810 | $1,094 | $1,098 |
| FY2021 | $495 | $575 | $750 | $1,013 | $1,046 |
| FY2020 | $527 | $614 | $809 | $1,071 | $1,162 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $105,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,250 | $25,400 | $28,600 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,100 | $42,400 | $47,700 | $52,950 | $57,200 | $61,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,300 | $67,800 | $76,250 | $84,700 | $91,500 | $98,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,892/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,640/yr
$3,303/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 | $926 | $1,059 | $1,191 | $1,429 | $1,535 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,111 | $1,270 | $1,429 | $1,715 | $1,842 |
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 | $737 | $772 | $991 | $1,378 | $1,441 |
| Low HOME Rent | $927 | $1,060 | $1,192 | $1,323 | $1,430 |
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