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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Ward County, ND HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,165 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $806, 1-bedroom is $960, 3-bedroom is $1,620, and 4-bedroom is $1,954.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $46,600 per year ($3,883 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,165 in Ward County, ND HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$806

1BR

$960

2BR

$1,165

3BR

$1,620

4BR

$1,954

Hours/week at min wage

124 hrs

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

National rank

#400

of 661 U.S. metros (top 61% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$1,049–$1,282

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

Ward County, ND HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$806	$9,672
1-Bedroom	$960	$11,520
2-Bedroom	$1,165	$13,980
3-Bedroom	$1,620	$19,440
4-Bedroom	$1,954	$23,448

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $95,700

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

$13,980/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$46,600/yr

$3,883/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	$837	$957	$1,076	$1,291	$1,387
60% AMI Maximum	$1,004	$1,148	$1,291	$1,550	$1,665

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	$806	$960	$1,165	$1,555	$1,555
Low HOME Rent	$937	$1,071	$1,205	$1,338	$1,446

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

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