FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Union County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$760
1BR
$795
2BR
$872
3BR
$1,082
4BR
$1,155
Hours/week at min wage
93 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-6.5%
$61 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +27.5%
Voucher payment standard
$785–$959
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Union 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) | $760 | $9,120 |
| 1-Bedroom | $795 | $9,540 |
| 2-Bedroom | $872 | $10,464 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,082 | $12,984 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,155 | $13,860 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $657 → FY2026 $872
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $760 | $795 | $872 | $1,082 | $1,155 |
| FY2025 | $811 | $843 | $933 | $1,202 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $783 | $804 | $903 | $1,153 | $1,203 |
| FY2023 | $663 | $678 | $766 | $1,025 | $1,029 |
| FY2022 | $608 | $619 | $705 | $921 | $1,099 |
| FY2021 | $586 | $600 | $684 | $909 | $1,182 |
| FY2020 | $492 | $577 | $657 | $872 | $1,154 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $75,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,750 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,400 | $30,200 | $33,950 | $37,700 | $40,750 | $43,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $42,250 | $48,250 | $54,300 | $60,300 | $65,150 | $69,950 |
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 | $659 | $754 | $848 | $1,017 | $1,093 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $791 | $904 | $1,017 | $1,221 | $1,311 |
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 | $760 | $795 | $872 | $1,082 | $1,155 |
| Low HOME Rent | $660 | $755 | $848 | $942 | $1,018 |
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