What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Holmes County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Holmes County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area is $842 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $733, 1-bedroom is $768, 3-bedroom is $1,111, and 4-bedroom is $1,115.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Holmes County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $33,680 per year ($2,807 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $842 in Holmes County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Holmes County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$733

1BR

$768

2BR

$842

3BR

$1,111

4BR

$1,115

Hours/week at min wage

90 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#646

of 661 U.S. metros (top 99% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-9.8%

$91 vs FY2025

Voucher payment standard

$758–$926

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Holmes County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$733	$8,796
1-Bedroom	$768	$9,216
2-Bedroom	$842	$10,104
3-Bedroom	$1,111	$13,332
4-Bedroom	$1,115	$13,380

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2022 $705 → FY2026 $842

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$733	$768	$842	$1,111	$1,115
FY2025	$811	$843	$933	$1,232	$1,237
FY2024	$704	$804	$903	$1,198	$1,203
FY2023	$598	$657	$766	$1,016	$1,030
FY2022	$532	$536	$705	$895	$1,026

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $44,800

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,960	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$41,800
50% AMI (Very Low)	$25,200	$28,800	$32,400	$36,000	$38,900	$41,800
80% AMI (Low)	$40,350	$46,100	$51,850	$57,600	$62,250	$66,850

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$10,104/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

22.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$33,680/yr

$2,807/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	$391	$448	$504	$604	$649
60% AMI Maximum	$470	$537	$604	$725	$779

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	$728	$728	$728	$728	$728
Low HOME Rent	$630	$720	$810	$900	$972

Compare Holmes County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area With Other MS Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Holmes County