FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Webster County, MS
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$708
1BR
$713
2BR
$842
3BR
$1,012
4BR
$1,115
Hours/week at min wage
90 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-9.8%
$91 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +23.1%
Voucher payment standard
$758–$926
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Webster 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) | $708 | $8,496 |
| 1-Bedroom | $713 | $8,556 |
| 2-Bedroom | $842 | $10,104 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,012 | $12,144 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,115 | $13,380 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $657 → FY2026 $842
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $708 | $713 | $842 | $1,012 | $1,115 |
| FY2025 | $770 | $775 | $933 | $1,124 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $738 | $742 | $903 | $1,092 | $1,259 |
| FY2023 | $608 | $611 | $766 | $1,013 | $1,202 |
| FY2022 | $552 | $555 | $705 | $983 | $1,150 |
| FY2021 | $535 | $600 | $684 | $926 | $1,121 |
| FY2020 | $492 | $577 | $657 | $848 | $1,154 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $77,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,350 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,200 | $31,050 | $34,950 | $38,800 | $41,950 | $45,050 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $43,500 | $49,700 | $55,900 | $62,100 | $67,100 | $72,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$10,104/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$33,680/yr
$2,807/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 | $679 | $776 | $873 | $1,047 | $1,125 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $814 | $931 | $1,047 | $1,257 | $1,350 |
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 | $708 | $713 | $842 | $1,012 | $1,115 |
| Low HOME Rent | $680 | $776 | $873 | $970 | $1,048 |
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