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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Jackson, MS HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,288 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,091, 1-bedroom is $1,097, 3-bedroom is $1,544, and 4-bedroom is $1,705.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $51,520 per year ($4,293 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,288 in Jackson, MS HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jackson, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$1,091

1BR

$1,097

2BR

$1,288

3BR

$1,544

4BR

$1,705

Hours/week at min wage

137 hrs

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

YoY change (2BR)

+4.5%

+$56 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38.2%

Voucher payment standard

$1,159–$1,417

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

Jackson, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,091	$13,092
1-Bedroom	$1,097	$13,164
2-Bedroom	$1,288	$15,456
3-Bedroom	$1,544	$18,528
4-Bedroom	$1,705	$20,460

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $911 → FY2026 $1,288

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,091	$1,097	$1,288	$1,544	$1,705
FY2025	$1,045	$1,051	$1,232	$1,484	$1,633
FY2024	$996	$997	$1,159	$1,401	$1,564
FY2023	$895	$908	$1,059	$1,289	$1,463
FY2022	$781	$812	$947	$1,171	$1,337
FY2021	$748	$794	$932	$1,162	$1,342
FY2020	$707	$774	$911	$1,148	$1,341

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $91,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$19,200	$21,950	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$32,000	$36,600	$41,150	$45,700	$49,400	$53,050
80% AMI (Low)	$51,200	$58,500	$65,800	$73,100	$78,950	$84,800

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$15,456/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16.9% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$51,520/yr

$4,293/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	$799	$914	$1,028	$1,233	$1,325
60% AMI Maximum	$959	$1,096	$1,233	$1,480	$1,590

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	$1,091	$1,097	$1,288	$1,485	$1,485
Low HOME Rent	$800	$915	$1,028	$1,142	$1,235

Compare Jackson, MS HUD Metro FMR Area With Other MS Metros

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