FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lebanon, PA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,035
1BR
$1,112
2BR
$1,411
3BR
$1,797
4BR
$1,959
Hours/week at min wage
150 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#219
of 661 U.S. metros (top 34% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+11.2%
+$142 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,270–$1,552
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lebanon, PA MSA
Metropolitan area · PA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,035 | $12,420 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,112 | $13,344 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,411 | $16,932 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,797 | $21,564 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,959 | $23,508 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $864 → FY2026 $1,411
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,035 | $1,112 | $1,411 | $1,797 | $1,959 |
| FY2025 | $918 | $999 | $1,269 | $1,611 | $1,714 |
| FY2024 | $896 | $951 | $1,225 | $1,546 | $1,631 |
| FY2023 | $793 | $838 | $1,090 | $1,379 | $1,464 |
| FY2022 | $737 | $759 | $989 | $1,270 | $1,341 |
| FY2021 | $711 | $716 | $930 | $1,194 | $1,261 |
| FY2020 | $663 | $667 | $864 | $1,115 | $1,237 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $98,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,650 | $23,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,400 | $39,300 | $44,200 | $49,100 | $53,050 | $57,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,000 | $62,850 | $70,700 | $78,550 | $84,850 | $91,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,932/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$56,440/yr
$4,703/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 | $859 | $982 | $1,104 | $1,325 | $1,423 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,031 | $1,178 | $1,325 | $1,590 | $1,708 |
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 | $1,035 | $1,112 | $1,411 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
| Low HOME Rent | $860 | $982 | $1,105 | $1,227 | $1,326 |
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