FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jones County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$694
1BR
$699
2BR
$917
3BR
$1,099
4BR
$1,247
Hours/week at min wage
98 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-6.6%
$65 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +25.8%
Voucher payment standard
$825–$1,009
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Jones 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) | $694 | $8,328 |
| 1-Bedroom | $699 | $8,388 |
| 2-Bedroom | $917 | $11,004 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,099 | $13,188 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,247 | $14,964 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $724 → FY2026 $917
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $694 | $699 | $917 | $1,099 | $1,247 |
| FY2025 | $747 | $752 | $982 | $1,183 | $1,346 |
| FY2024 | $732 | $737 | $930 | $1,124 | $1,239 |
| FY2023 | $635 | $639 | $808 | $983 | $1,085 |
| FY2022 | $510 | $594 | $756 | $935 | $1,025 |
| FY2021 | $487 | $572 | $729 | $907 | $989 |
| FY2020 | $472 | $573 | $724 | $902 | $981 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $72,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $41,950 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $25,350 | $28,950 | $32,550 | $36,150 | $39,050 | $41,950 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $40,500 | $46,300 | $52,100 | $57,850 | $62,500 | $67,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,004/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,680/yr
$3,057/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 | $632 | $723 | $813 | $976 | $1,048 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $759 | $867 | $976 | $1,171 | $1,258 |
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 | $694 | $699 | $917 | $1,099 | $1,174 |
| Low HOME Rent | $633 | $723 | $813 | $903 | $976 |
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