FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Pearl River County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$821
1BR
$857
2BR
$949
3BR
$1,315
4BR
$1,320
Hours/week at min wage
101 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-10%
$105 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +20.7%
Voucher payment standard
$854–$1,044
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Pearl River 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) | $821 | $9,852 |
| 1-Bedroom | $857 | $10,284 |
| 2-Bedroom | $949 | $11,388 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,315 | $15,780 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,320 | $15,840 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $768 → FY2026 $949
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $821 | $857 | $949 | $1,315 | $1,320 |
| FY2025 | $912 | $952 | $1,054 | $1,461 | $1,466 |
| FY2024 | $877 | $894 | $1,022 | $1,419 | $1,611 |
| FY2023 | $668 | $672 | $885 | $1,198 | $1,507 |
| FY2022 | $624 | $628 | $826 | $1,071 | $1,414 |
| FY2021 | $592 | $596 | $786 | $1,004 | $1,361 |
| FY2020 | $575 | $583 | $768 | $986 | $1,346 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,400 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,300 | $31,200 | $35,100 | $39,000 | $42,150 | $45,250 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $43,700 | $49,950 | $56,200 | $62,400 | $67,400 | $72,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,388/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$37,960/yr
$3,163/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 | $682 | $780 | $877 | $1,053 | $1,131 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $818 | $936 | $1,053 | $1,263 | $1,357 |
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 | $821 | $857 | $949 | $1,267 | $1,267 |
| Low HOME Rent | $682 | $780 | $877 | $975 | $1,053 |
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