FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,467
1BR
$1,673
2BR
$2,127
3BR
$2,822
4BR
$3,001
Hours/week at min wage
226 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#48
of 661 U.S. metros (top 8% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
0%
+$1 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +40.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,914–$2,340
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · NH · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,467 | $17,604 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,673 | $20,076 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,127 | $25,524 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,822 | $33,864 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,001 | $36,012 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,365 → FY2026 $2,127
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,467 | $1,673 | $2,127 | $2,822 | $3,001 |
| FY2025 | $1,458 | $1,621 | $2,126 | $2,824 | $2,999 |
| FY2024 | $1,326 | $1,489 | $1,956 | $2,528 | $2,737 |
| FY2023 | $1,201 | $1,364 | $1,796 | $2,304 | $2,486 |
| FY2022 | $1,082 | $1,237 | $1,628 | $2,087 | $2,208 |
| FY2021 | $997 | $1,147 | $1,511 | $2,003 | $2,049 |
| FY2020 | $889 | $1,036 | $1,365 | $1,833 | $1,849 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $147,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $31,050 | $35,450 | $39,900 | $44,300 | $47,850 | $51,400 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $51,700 | $59,050 | $66,450 | $73,800 | $79,750 | $85,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$25,524/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$85,080/yr
$7,090/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 | $1,291 | $1,476 | $1,660 | $1,992 | $2,140 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,549 | $1,771 | $1,992 | $2,391 | $2,568 |
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 | $1,467 | $1,673 | $2,127 | $2,398 | $2,398 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,292 | $1,476 | $1,661 | $1,845 | $1,993 |
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