FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lauderdale County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$781
1BR
$812
2BR
$906
3BR
$1,204
4BR
$1,265
Hours/week at min wage
97 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-8.9%
$89 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +18.9%
Voucher payment standard
$815–$997
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lauderdale 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) | $781 | $9,372 |
| 1-Bedroom | $812 | $9,744 |
| 2-Bedroom | $906 | $10,872 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,204 | $14,448 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,265 | $15,180 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $764 → FY2026 $906
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $781 | $812 | $906 | $1,204 | $1,265 |
| FY2025 | $859 | $876 | $995 | $1,332 | $1,405 |
| FY2024 | $803 | $809 | $955 | $1,255 | $1,385 |
| FY2023 | $649 | $667 | $811 | $1,047 | $1,217 |
| FY2022 | $563 | $618 | $799 | $994 | $1,233 |
| FY2021 | $503 | $583 | $762 | $948 | $1,033 |
| FY2020 | $498 | $580 | $764 | $952 | $1,035 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $89,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,300 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,750 | $32,800 | $36,950 | $41,050 | $44,350 | $47,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $45,950 | $52,550 | $59,100 | $65,650 | $70,950 | $76,200 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$10,872/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,240/yr
$3,020/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 | $781 | $893 | $1,004 | $1,205 | $1,294 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $937 | $1,071 | $1,205 | $1,446 | $1,553 |
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 | $781 | $812 | $906 | $1,204 | $1,265 |
| Low HOME Rent | $718 | $820 | $923 | $1,026 | $1,108 |
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