FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Pike County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$837
1BR
$845
2BR
$986
3BR
$1,182
4BR
$1,418
Hours/week at min wage
105 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-8.2%
$88 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +40.5%
Voucher payment standard
$887–$1,085
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Pike 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) | $837 | $10,044 |
| 1-Bedroom | $845 | $10,140 |
| 2-Bedroom | $986 | $11,832 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,182 | $14,184 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,418 | $17,016 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $688 → FY2026 $986
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $837 | $845 | $986 | $1,182 | $1,418 |
| FY2025 | $929 | $938 | $1,074 | $1,294 | $1,424 |
| FY2024 | $873 | $896 | $1,017 | $1,230 | $1,354 |
| FY2023 | $703 | $736 | $837 | $1,025 | $1,124 |
| FY2022 | $608 | $647 | $744 | $966 | $1,009 |
| FY2021 | $550 | $597 | $702 | $914 | $952 |
| FY2020 | $515 | $586 | $688 | $907 | $932 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $52,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $41,800 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $25,200 | $28,800 | $32,400 | $36,000 | $38,900 | $41,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $40,350 | $46,100 | $51,850 | $57,600 | $62,250 | $66,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,832/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
22.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,440/yr
$3,287/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 | $460 | $526 | $591 | $710 | $762 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $552 | $631 | $710 | $852 | $915 |
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 | $837 | $845 | $854 | $854 | $854 |
| Low HOME Rent | $630 | $720 | $810 | $900 | $972 |
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