FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Carroll County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$708
1BR
$713
2BR
$842
3BR
$1,049
4BR
$1,118
Hours/week at min wage
90 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-9.8%
$91 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.7%
Voucher payment standard
$758–$926
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Carroll County, MS
Non-Metropolitan area · MS · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $708 | $8,496 |
| 1-Bedroom | $713 | $8,556 |
| 2-Bedroom | $842 | $10,104 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,049 | $12,588 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,118 | $13,416 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $666 → FY2026 $842
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $708 | $713 | $842 | $1,049 | $1,118 |
| FY2025 | $707 | $711 | $933 | $1,165 | $1,242 |
| FY2024 | $721 | $725 | $903 | $1,131 | $1,219 |
| FY2023 | $618 | $622 | $766 | $932 | $1,041 |
| FY2022 | $576 | $587 | $705 | $871 | $970 |
| FY2021 | $537 | $538 | $686 | $853 | $948 |
| FY2020 | $499 | $527 | $666 | $830 | $927 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $81,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,100 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,500 | $32,600 | $36,650 | $40,700 | $44,000 | $47,250 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $45,600 | $52,100 | $58,600 | $65,100 | $70,350 | $75,550 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$10,104/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.4% 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 | $712 | $814 | $915 | $1,098 | $1,180 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $854 | $976 | $1,098 | $1,318 | $1,416 |
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 | $708 | $713 | $842 | $1,049 | $1,118 |
| Low HOME Rent | $712 | $815 | $916 | $1,017 | $1,100 |
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