FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lowndes County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$738
1BR
$743
2BR
$872
3BR
$1,195
4BR
$1,263
Hours/week at min wage
93 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-9.9%
$96 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +19.3%
Voucher payment standard
$785–$959
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lowndes 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) | $738 | $8,856 |
| 1-Bedroom | $743 | $8,916 |
| 2-Bedroom | $872 | $10,464 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,195 | $14,340 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,263 | $15,156 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $692 → FY2026 $872
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $738 | $743 | $872 | $1,195 | $1,263 |
| FY2025 | $820 | $825 | $968 | $1,327 | $1,403 |
| FY2024 | $749 | $753 | $906 | $1,244 | $1,412 |
| FY2023 | $644 | $648 | $791 | $1,070 | $1,276 |
| FY2022 | $593 | $597 | $746 | $1,008 | $1,277 |
| FY2021 | $572 | $582 | $731 | $1,008 | $1,266 |
| FY2020 | $518 | $546 | $692 | $984 | $1,215 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $75,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,000 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,550 | $30,350 | $34,150 | $37,900 | $40,950 | $44,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $42,500 | $48,550 | $54,600 | $60,650 | $65,550 | $70,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$10,464/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$34,880/yr
$2,907/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 | $660 | $755 | $849 | $1,019 | $1,094 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $792 | $906 | $1,019 | $1,223 | $1,313 |
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 | $738 | $743 | $872 | $1,195 | $1,226 |
| Low HOME Rent | $663 | $758 | $853 | $947 | $1,023 |
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