FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Macon, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,085
1BR
$1,158
2BR
$1,307
3BR
$1,567
4BR
$1,731
Hours/week at min wage
139 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#285
of 661 U.S. metros (top 44% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.4%
+$55 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +66.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,176–$1,438
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Macon, GA HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,085 | $13,020 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,158 | $13,896 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,307 | $15,684 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,567 | $18,804 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,731 | $20,772 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $771 → FY2026 $1,307
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,085 | $1,158 | $1,307 | $1,567 | $1,731 |
| FY2025 | $1,014 | $1,082 | $1,252 | $1,508 | $1,660 |
| FY2024 | $893 | $999 | $1,146 | $1,398 | $1,526 |
| FY2023 | $719 | $838 | $969 | $1,207 | $1,302 |
| FY2022 | $600 | $739 | $846 | $1,071 | $1,147 |
| FY2021 | $522 | $689 | $787 | $1,002 | $1,101 |
| FY2020 | $502 | $677 | $771 | $1,001 | $1,137 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $74,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,200 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,950 | $30,800 | $34,650 | $38,500 | $41,600 | $44,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $43,150 | $49,300 | $55,450 | $61,600 | $66,550 | $71,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,684/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$52,280/yr
$4,357/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 | $651 | $744 | $837 | $1,004 | $1,078 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $781 | $892 | $1,004 | $1,205 | $1,294 |
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 | $1,085 | $1,158 | $1,209 | $1,209 | $1,209 |
| Low HOME Rent | $673 | $770 | $866 | $962 | $1,040 |
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