FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Oktibbeha County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$834
1BR
$873
2BR
$957
3BR
$1,262
4BR
$1,267
Hours/week at min wage
102 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-9.8%
$104 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +18.7%
Voucher payment standard
$861–$1,053
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Oktibbeha 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) | $834 | $10,008 |
| 1-Bedroom | $873 | $10,476 |
| 2-Bedroom | $957 | $11,484 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,262 | $15,144 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,267 | $15,204 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $794 → FY2026 $957
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $834 | $873 | $957 | $1,262 | $1,267 |
| FY2025 | $813 | $958 | $1,061 | $1,401 | $1,407 |
| FY2024 | $840 | $889 | $998 | $1,324 | $1,329 |
| FY2023 | $752 | $785 | $887 | $1,142 | $1,304 |
| FY2022 | $692 | $722 | $823 | $1,017 | $1,409 |
| FY2021 | $667 | $707 | $806 | $1,003 | $1,395 |
| FY2020 | $601 | $691 | $794 | $989 | $1,342 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,800 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,650 | $33,900 | $38,150 | $42,350 | $45,750 | $49,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $47,450 | $54,200 | $61,000 | $67,750 | $73,200 | $78,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,484/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,280/yr
$3,190/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 | $741 | $847 | $952 | $1,143 | $1,228 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $889 | $1,016 | $1,143 | $1,372 | $1,473 |
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 | $834 | $873 | $957 | $1,262 | $1,267 |
| Low HOME Rent | $741 | $847 | $953 | $1,058 | $1,143 |
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