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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in McHenry County, ND HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,000 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $725, 1-bedroom is $839, 3-bedroom is $1,387, and 4-bedroom is $1,678.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $40,000 per year ($3,333 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,000 in McHenry County, ND HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — McHenry County, ND HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$725

1BR

$839

2BR

$1,000

3BR

$1,387

4BR

$1,678

Hours/week at min wage

107 hrs

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

National rank

#549

of 661 U.S. metros (top 84% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$900–$1,100

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

McHenry County, ND HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$725	$8,700
1-Bedroom	$839	$10,068
2-Bedroom	$1,000	$12,000
3-Bedroom	$1,387	$16,644
4-Bedroom	$1,678	$20,136

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $103,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$22,550	$25,750	$28,950	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$37,500	$42,850	$48,200	$53,550	$57,850	$62,150
80% AMI (Low)	$60,000	$68,600	$77,150	$85,700	$92,600	$99,450

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,000/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

11.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$40,000/yr

$3,333/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	$904	$1,034	$1,163	$1,395	$1,499
60% AMI Maximum	$1,085	$1,240	$1,395	$1,675	$1,799

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	$725	$839	$1,000	$1,387	$1,678
Low HOME Rent	$937	$1,071	$1,205	$1,338	$1,446

Compare McHenry County, ND HUD Metro FMR Area With Other ND Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

McHenry County