FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Clarke County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$750
1BR
$783
2BR
$867
3BR
$1,044
4BR
$1,150
Hours/week at min wage
92 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-10%
$96 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +26.8%
Voucher payment standard
$780–$954
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Clarke 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) | $750 | $9,000 |
| 1-Bedroom | $783 | $9,396 |
| 2-Bedroom | $867 | $10,404 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,044 | $12,528 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,150 | $13,800 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $657 → FY2026 $867
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $750 | $783 | $867 | $1,044 | $1,150 |
| FY2025 | $833 | $870 | $963 | $1,160 | $1,277 |
| FY2024 | $795 | $825 | $926 | $1,120 | $1,233 |
| FY2023 | $663 | $699 | $790 | $961 | $1,061 |
| FY2022 | $576 | $619 | $705 | $871 | $956 |
| FY2021 | $535 | $536 | $684 | $851 | $928 |
| FY2020 | $492 | $520 | $657 | $819 | $890 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $61,100
| 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
$10,404/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$34,680/yr
$2,890/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 | $534 | $611 | $687 | $824 | $885 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $641 | $733 | $824 | $989 | $1,063 |
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 | $750 | $783 | $867 | $992 | $992 |
| Low HOME Rent | $630 | $720 | $810 | $900 | $972 |
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