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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Scott County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area is $952 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $790, 1-bedroom is $795, 3-bedroom is $1,141, and 4-bedroom is $1,260.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $38,080 per year ($3,173 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $952 in Scott County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$790

1BR

$795

2BR

$952

3BR

$1,141

4BR

$1,260

Hours/week at min wage

102 hrs

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

National rank

#605

of 661 U.S. metros (top 92% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$857–$1,047

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

Scott County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$790	$9,480
1-Bedroom	$795	$9,540
2-Bedroom	$952	$11,424
3-Bedroom	$1,141	$13,692
4-Bedroom	$1,260	$15,120

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $59,000

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

$11,424/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

19.4% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$38,080/yr

$3,173/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	$516	$590	$663	$796	$855
60% AMI Maximum	$619	$708	$796	$955	$1,026

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	$790	$795	$952	$958	$958
Low HOME Rent	$630	$720	$810	$900	$972

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

Scott County