FY2026 Fair Market Rents — San Germán, PR HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$407
1BR
$410
2BR
$530
3BR
$659
4BR
$702
Hours/week at min wage
39 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.50/hr (PR)
National rank
#657
of 661 U.S. metros (top 100% most expensive)
Voucher payment standard
$477–$583
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
San Germán, PR HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · PR · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $407 | $4,884 |
| 1-Bedroom | $410 | $4,920 |
| 2-Bedroom | $530 | $6,360 |
| 3-Bedroom | $659 | $7,908 |
| 4-Bedroom | $702 | $8,424 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $31,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $11,100 | $12,650 | $14,250 | $15,800 | $17,100 | $18,350 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $11,100 | $12,650 | $14,250 | $15,800 | $17,100 | $18,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $17,750 | $20,250 | $22,800 | $25,300 | $27,350 | $29,350 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$6,360/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$21,200/yr
$1,767/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 | $276 | $316 | $355 | $426 | $458 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $331 | $379 | $426 | $511 | $549 |
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 | $407 | $410 | $513 | $513 | $513 |
| Low HOME Rent | $277 | $316 | $356 | $395 | $427 |
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