FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Pope County, MN
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$726
1BR
$803
2BR
$1,053
3BR
$1,263
4BR
$1,394
Hours/week at min wage
73 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (MN)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.8%
+$29 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +43.5%
Voucher payment standard
$948–$1,158
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Pope 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) | $726 | $8,712 |
| 1-Bedroom | $803 | $9,636 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,053 | $12,636 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,263 | $15,156 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,394 | $16,728 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $750 → FY2026 $1,053
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $726 | $803 | $1,053 | $1,263 | $1,394 |
| FY2025 | $702 | $781 | $1,024 | $1,234 | $1,358 |
| FY2024 | $716 | $804 | $1,057 | $1,278 | $1,470 |
| FY2023 | $618 | $703 | $925 | $1,126 | $1,346 |
| FY2022 | $555 | $621 | $817 | $1,010 | $1,188 |
| FY2021 | $507 | $557 | $734 | $994 | $1,062 |
| FY2020 | $494 | $569 | $750 | $1,053 | $1,056 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $103,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,850 | $24,950 | $28,050 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,400 | $41,600 | $46,800 | $51,950 | $56,150 | $60,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $58,200 | $66,500 | $74,800 | $83,100 | $89,750 | $96,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,636/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,120/yr
$3,510/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 | $909 | $1,039 | $1,168 | $1,402 | $1,506 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,090 | $1,246 | $1,402 | $1,683 | $1,807 |
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 | $726 | $803 | $1,053 | $1,263 | $1,394 |
| Low HOME Rent | $910 | $1,040 | $1,170 | $1,298 | $1,403 |
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