FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kittson County, MN
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$684
1BR
$745
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,167
4BR
$1,415
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 +32.6%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kittson 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) | $684 | $8,208 |
| 1-Bedroom | $745 | $8,940 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,167 | $14,004 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,415 | $16,980 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $684 | $745 | $973 | $1,167 | $1,415 |
| FY2025 | $640 | $711 | $933 | $1,124 | $1,403 |
| FY2024 | $613 | $689 | $905 | $1,094 | $1,360 |
| FY2023 | $552 | $628 | $826 | $1,005 | $1,243 |
| FY2022 | $503 | $575 | $757 | $936 | $1,112 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $558 | $734 | $918 | $995 |
| FY2020 | $471 | $549 | $714 | $899 | $967 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $107,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,500 | $25,700 | $28,900 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,450 | $42,800 | $48,150 | $53,500 | $57,800 | $62,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,950 | $68,500 | $77,050 | $85,600 | $92,450 | $99,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
10.9% 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 | $936 | $1,070 | $1,203 | $1,444 | $1,551 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,123 | $1,284 | $1,444 | $1,733 | $1,861 |
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 | $684 | $745 | $973 | $1,167 | $1,415 |
| Low HOME Rent | $936 | $1,070 | $1,203 | $1,337 | $1,445 |
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