FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kandiyohi County, MN
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$782
1BR
$787
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,353
4BR
$1,632
Hours/week at min wage
68 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (MN)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.3%
+$40 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.8%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kandiyohi 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) | $782 | $9,384 |
| 1-Bedroom | $787 | $9,444 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,353 | $16,236 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,632 | $19,584 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $770 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $782 | $787 | $973 | $1,353 | $1,632 |
| FY2025 | $754 | $759 | $933 | $1,307 | $1,539 |
| FY2024 | $768 | $773 | $936 | $1,319 | $1,544 |
| FY2023 | $679 | $705 | $848 | $1,205 | $1,431 |
| FY2022 | $618 | $671 | $817 | $1,161 | $1,398 |
| FY2021 | $568 | $597 | $744 | $1,065 | $1,288 |
| FY2020 | $573 | $613 | $770 | $1,111 | $1,314 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $101,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,300 | $24,350 | $27,400 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,500 | $40,600 | $45,650 | $50,700 | $54,800 | $58,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $56,800 | $64,900 | $73,000 | $81,100 | $87,600 | $94,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,920/yr
$3,243/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 | $887 | $1,014 | $1,140 | $1,368 | $1,470 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,064 | $1,216 | $1,368 | $1,642 | $1,764 |
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 | $782 | $787 | $973 | $1,353 | $1,632 |
| Low HOME Rent | $887 | $1,015 | $1,141 | $1,267 | $1,370 |
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