FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Tunica County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$986
1BR
$1,073
2BR
$1,186
3BR
$1,422
4BR
$1,570
Hours/week at min wage
126 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#372
of 661 U.S. metros (top 57% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-3.9%
$48 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +45.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,067–$1,305
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Tunica 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) | $986 | $11,832 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,073 | $12,876 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,186 | $14,232 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,422 | $17,064 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,570 | $18,840 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $788 → FY2026 $1,186
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $986 | $1,073 | $1,186 | $1,422 | $1,570 |
| FY2025 | $999 | $1,098 | $1,234 | $1,487 | $1,636 |
| FY2024 | $940 | $1,017 | $1,191 | $1,440 | $1,586 |
| FY2023 | $811 | $816 | $946 | $1,151 | $1,271 |
| FY2022 | $629 | $727 | $828 | $1,024 | $1,123 |
| FY2021 | $698 | $714 | $814 | $1,012 | $1,104 |
| FY2020 | $673 | $692 | $788 | $982 | $1,067 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $45,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $41,800 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $25,200 | $28,800 | $32,400 | $36,000 | $38,900 | $41,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $40,350 | $46,100 | $51,850 | $57,600 | $62,250 | $66,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,232/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
31.3% of AMI
Above 30% — cost-burdened at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,440/yr
$3,953/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 | $398 | $455 | $511 | $614 | $659 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $477 | $546 | $614 | $737 | $791 |
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 | $739 | $739 | $739 | $739 | $739 |
| Low HOME Rent | $630 | $720 | $810 | $900 | $972 |
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Related Pages
- FMR History — Tunica County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Tunica County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — Tunica County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area
- HOME Program Rents — Tunica County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area
- Section 8 eligibility calculator for Tunica County, MS HUD Metro FMR Area
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