FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Itawamba County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$749
1BR
$753
2BR
$891
3BR
$1,068
4BR
$1,180
Hours/week at min wage
95 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-4.5%
$42 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.3%
Voucher payment standard
$802–$980
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Itawamba 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) | $749 | $8,988 |
| 1-Bedroom | $753 | $9,036 |
| 2-Bedroom | $891 | $10,692 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,068 | $12,816 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,180 | $14,160 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $657 → FY2026 $891
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $749 | $753 | $891 | $1,068 | $1,180 |
| FY2025 | $749 | $754 | $933 | $1,124 | $1,242 |
| FY2024 | $727 | $732 | $903 | $1,113 | $1,219 |
| FY2023 | $637 | $641 | $766 | $955 | $1,029 |
| FY2022 | $576 | $612 | $705 | $888 | $956 |
| FY2021 | $546 | $593 | $684 | $875 | $928 |
| FY2020 | $524 | $557 | $657 | $847 | $890 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,350 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,850 | $33,000 | $37,100 | $41,250 | $44,550 | $47,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $46,200 | $52,800 | $59,400 | $66,000 | $71,250 | $76,550 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$10,692/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$35,640/yr
$2,970/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 | $736 | $842 | $947 | $1,136 | $1,220 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $884 | $1,010 | $1,136 | $1,364 | $1,465 |
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 | $749 | $753 | $891 | $1,068 | $1,180 |
| Low HOME Rent | $721 | $825 | $927 | $1,031 | $1,113 |
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