FY2026 Fair Market Rents — George County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$775
1BR
$779
2BR
$921
3BR
$1,104
4BR
$1,451
Hours/week at min wage
98 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-4.1%
$39 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +27.2%
Voucher payment standard
$829–$1,013
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
George 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) | $775 | $9,300 |
| 1-Bedroom | $779 | $9,348 |
| 2-Bedroom | $921 | $11,052 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,104 | $13,248 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,451 | $17,412 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $747 → FY2026 $921
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $775 | $779 | $921 | $1,104 | $1,451 |
| FY2025 | $793 | $797 | $960 | $1,157 | $1,612 |
| FY2024 | $738 | $742 | $903 | $1,092 | $1,532 |
| FY2023 | $609 | $612 | $774 | $977 | $1,318 |
| FY2022 | $574 | $578 | $730 | $902 | $1,226 |
| FY2021 | $548 | $552 | $724 | $901 | $1,162 |
| FY2020 | $560 | $567 | $747 | $931 | $1,200 |
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) | $16,850 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,050 | $32,050 | $36,050 | $40,050 | $43,300 | $46,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $44,900 | $51,300 | $57,700 | $64,100 | $69,250 | $74,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,052/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,840/yr
$3,070/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 | $775 | $779 | $921 | $1,104 | $1,322 |
| Low HOME Rent | $701 | $801 | $901 | $1,001 | $1,082 |
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