What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Vernon County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Vernon County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area is $973 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $671, 1-bedroom is $760, 3-bedroom is $1,221, and 4-bedroom is $1,485.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Vernon County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $38,920 per year ($3,243 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $973 in Vernon County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Vernon County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$671

1BR

$760

2BR

$973

3BR

$1,221

4BR

$1,485

Hours/week at min wage

104 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#567

of 661 U.S. metros (top 87% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$876–$1,070

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Vernon County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$671	$8,052
1-Bedroom	$760	$9,120
2-Bedroom	$973	$11,676
3-Bedroom	$1,221	$14,652
4-Bedroom	$1,485	$17,820

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $94,900

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$20,200	$23,050	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$33,600	$38,400	$43,200	$48,000	$51,850	$55,700
80% AMI (Low)	$53,800	$61,450	$69,150	$76,800	$82,950	$89,100

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,676/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

12.3% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$38,920/yr

$3,243/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	$830	$949	$1,067	$1,281	$1,376
60% AMI Maximum	$996	$1,138	$1,281	$1,537	$1,651

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	$671	$760	$973	$1,221	$1,485
Low HOME Rent	$840	$960	$1,080	$1,200	$1,296

Compare Vernon County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area With Other WI Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

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