FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Grenada County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$690
1BR
$694
2BR
$911
3BR
$1,092
4BR
$1,206
Hours/week at min wage
97 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-5.5%
$53 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.2%
Voucher payment standard
$820–$1,002
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Grenada 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) | $690 | $8,280 |
| 1-Bedroom | $694 | $8,328 |
| 2-Bedroom | $911 | $10,932 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,092 | $13,104 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,206 | $14,472 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $657 → FY2026 $911
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $690 | $694 | $911 | $1,092 | $1,206 |
| FY2025 | $730 | $735 | $964 | $1,161 | $1,313 |
| FY2024 | $685 | $690 | $906 | $1,100 | $1,237 |
| FY2023 | $580 | $584 | $769 | $966 | $1,050 |
| FY2022 | $539 | $543 | $714 | $888 | $968 |
| FY2021 | $516 | $519 | $684 | $851 | $928 |
| FY2020 | $492 | $499 | $657 | $828 | $893 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $69,400
| 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
$10,932/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,440/yr
$3,037/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 | $607 | $694 | $780 | $936 | $1,006 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $728 | $832 | $936 | $1,124 | $1,207 |
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 | $690 | $694 | $911 | $1,092 | $1,127 |
| Low HOME Rent | $630 | $720 | $810 | $900 | $972 |
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