FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Waseca County, MN
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$677
1BR
$742
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,353
4BR
$1,495
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
Waseca 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) | $677 | $8,124 |
| 1-Bedroom | $742 | $8,904 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,353 | $16,236 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,495 | $17,940 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $677 | $742 | $973 | $1,353 | $1,495 |
| FY2025 | $704 | $711 | $933 | $1,307 | $1,537 |
| FY2024 | $684 | $689 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,449 |
| FY2023 | $623 | $628 | $826 | $1,174 | $1,211 |
| FY2022 | $575 | $579 | $757 | $1,075 | $1,096 |
| FY2021 | $556 | $560 | $734 | $1,050 | $1,063 |
| FY2020 | $539 | $542 | $714 | $1,030 | $1,054 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $95,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,600 | $23,550 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,300 | $39,200 | $44,100 | $49,000 | $52,950 | $56,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,900 | $62,750 | $70,600 | $78,400 | $84,700 | $90,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.2% 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 | $836 | $956 | $1,075 | $1,290 | $1,386 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,003 | $1,147 | $1,290 | $1,548 | $1,663 |
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 | $677 | $742 | $973 | $1,353 | $1,495 |
| Low HOME Rent | $857 | $980 | $1,102 | $1,225 | $1,323 |
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