What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tate County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Tate County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,089 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $825, 1-bedroom is $830, 3-bedroom is $1,337, and 4-bedroom is $1,493.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Tate County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $43,560 per year ($3,630 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,089 in Tate County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Tate County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$825

1BR

$830

2BR

$1,089

3BR

$1,337

4BR

$1,493

Hours/week at min wage

116 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#475

of 661 U.S. metros (top 73% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-0.1%

$1 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +58.1%

Voucher payment standard

$980–$1,198

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Tate County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · MS · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$825	$9,900
1-Bedroom	$830	$9,960
2-Bedroom	$1,089	$13,068
3-Bedroom	$1,337	$16,044
4-Bedroom	$1,493	$17,916

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $696 → FY2026 $1,089

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$825	$830	$1,089	$1,337	$1,493
FY2025	$825	$831	$1,090	$1,346	$1,658
FY2024	$800	$834	$1,013	$1,305	$1,538
FY2023	$599	$684	$773	$1,017	$1,172
FY2022	$536	$619	$705	$935	$1,071
FY2021	$523	$604	$689	$917	$1,054
FY2020	$581	$611	$696	$933	$1,072

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $83,000

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,450	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$29,050	$33,200	$37,350	$41,500	$44,850	$48,150
80% AMI (Low)	$46,500	$53,150	$59,800	$66,400	$71,750	$77,050

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,068/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$43,560/yr

$3,630/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	$726	$830	$933	$1,120	$1,203
60% AMI Maximum	$871	$996	$1,120	$1,344	$1,444

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	$825	$830	$1,089	$1,337	$1,348
Low HOME Rent	$726	$830	$933	$1,037	$1,121

Compare Tate County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area With Other MS Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Tate County