FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hattiesburg, MS MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$766
1BR
$888
2BR
$1,047
3BR
$1,348
4BR
$1,386
Hours/week at min wage
112 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-8.4%
$96 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.5%
Voucher payment standard
$942–$1,152
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Hattiesburg, MS MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · MS · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $766 | $9,192 |
| 1-Bedroom | $888 | $10,656 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,047 | $12,564 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,348 | $16,176 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,386 | $16,632 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $825 → FY2026 $1,047
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $766 | $888 | $1,047 | $1,348 | $1,386 |
| FY2025 | $851 | $952 | $1,143 | $1,456 | $1,515 |
| FY2024 | $766 | $906 | $1,101 | $1,403 | $1,466 |
| FY2023 | $660 | $785 | $949 | $1,212 | $1,343 |
| FY2022 | $577 | $723 | $868 | $1,124 | $1,272 |
| FY2021 | $564 | $716 | $855 | $1,107 | $1,248 |
| FY2020 | $538 | $680 | $825 | $1,069 | $1,195 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $79,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,800 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,950 | $31,950 | $35,950 | $39,900 | $43,100 | $46,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $44,700 | $51,100 | $57,500 | $63,850 | $69,000 | $74,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,564/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,880/yr
$3,490/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 | $698 | $798 | $897 | $1,077 | $1,157 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $837 | $957 | $1,077 | $1,292 | $1,388 |
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 | $766 | $888 | $1,047 | $1,296 | $1,296 |
| Low HOME Rent | $698 | $798 | $898 | $997 | $1,077 |
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