FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hillsborough County, NH (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,286
1BR
$1,294
2BR
$1,698
3BR
$2,036
4BR
$2,842
Hours/week at min wage
181 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#137
of 661 U.S. metros (top 22% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.6%
+$134 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,528–$1,868
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Hillsborough County, NH (part) 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) | $1,286 | $15,432 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,294 | $15,528 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,698 | $20,376 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,036 | $24,432 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,842 | $34,104 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,104 → FY2026 $1,698
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,286 | $1,294 | $1,698 | $2,036 | $2,842 |
| FY2025 | $1,184 | $1,192 | $1,564 | $1,917 | $2,405 |
| FY2024 | $1,105 | $1,113 | $1,462 | $1,862 | $2,121 |
| FY2023 | $1,061 | $1,068 | $1,406 | $1,793 | $2,098 |
| FY2022 | $971 | $983 | $1,293 | $1,642 | $1,976 |
| FY2021 | $813 | $935 | $1,232 | $1,596 | $2,128 |
| FY2020 | $719 | $880 | $1,104 | $1,481 | $1,900 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $121,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $25,550 | $29,200 | $32,850 | $36,500 | $39,450 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $42,600 | $48,700 | $54,800 | $60,850 | $65,750 | $70,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $68,150 | $77,900 | $87,650 | $97,350 | $105,150 | $112,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$20,376/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$67,920/yr
$5,660/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 | $1,064 | $1,217 | $1,369 | $1,642 | $1,764 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,277 | $1,460 | $1,642 | $1,971 | $2,117 |
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 | $1,286 | $1,294 | $1,698 | $1,977 | $1,977 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,065 | $1,217 | $1,370 | $1,521 | $1,643 |
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Related Pages
- FMR History — Hillsborough County, NH (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Hillsborough County, NH (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — Hillsborough County, NH (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
- HOME Program Rents — Hillsborough County, NH (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
- Section 8 eligibility calculator for Hillsborough County, NH (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
- All FMR Areas in NH