FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Winona County, MN
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$791
1BR
$868
2BR
$1,066
3BR
$1,336
4BR
$1,543
Hours/week at min wage
74 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (MN)
YoY change (2BR)
+12.3%
+$117 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.3%
Voucher payment standard
$959–$1,173
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Winona 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) | $791 | $9,492 |
| 1-Bedroom | $868 | $10,416 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,066 | $12,792 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,336 | $16,032 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,543 | $18,516 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $775 → FY2026 $1,066
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $791 | $868 | $1,066 | $1,336 | $1,543 |
| FY2025 | $701 | $776 | $949 | $1,202 | $1,308 |
| FY2024 | $710 | $818 | $1,003 | $1,313 | $1,369 |
| FY2023 | $598 | $723 | $894 | $1,197 | $1,298 |
| FY2022 | $553 | $668 | $833 | $1,114 | $1,316 |
| FY2021 | $505 | $606 | $765 | $971 | $1,193 |
| FY2020 | $505 | $607 | $775 | $979 | $1,190 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $106,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,350 | $25,550 | $28,750 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,250 | $42,550 | $47,850 | $53,150 | $57,450 | $61,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,550 | $68,050 | $76,550 | $85,050 | $91,900 | $98,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,792/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,640/yr
$3,553/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 | $930 | $1,063 | $1,195 | $1,435 | $1,541 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,116 | $1,275 | $1,435 | $1,722 | $1,849 |
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 | $791 | $868 | $1,066 | $1,336 | $1,543 |
| Low HOME Rent | $931 | $1,063 | $1,196 | $1,328 | $1,436 |
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