FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,517
1BR
$1,527
2BR
$1,895
3BR
$2,404
4BR
$2,800
Hours/week at min wage
95 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.49/hr (NJ)
YoY change (2BR)
+12.4%
+$209 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,706–$2,085
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
Non-Metropolitan area · NJ · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,517 | $18,204 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,527 | $18,324 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,895 | $22,740 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,404 | $28,848 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,800 | $33,600 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,171 → FY2026 $1,895
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,517 | $1,527 | $1,895 | $2,404 | $2,800 |
| FY2025 | $1,385 | $1,392 | $1,686 | $2,159 | $2,523 |
| FY2024 | $1,171 | $1,277 | $1,540 | $1,950 | $2,278 |
| FY2023 | $1,147 | $1,268 | $1,530 | $1,897 | $2,189 |
| FY2022 | $988 | $1,113 | $1,365 | $1,687 | $1,868 |
| FY2021 | $938 | $1,037 | $1,278 | $1,590 | $1,733 |
| FY2020 | $845 | $963 | $1,171 | $1,463 | $1,641 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $127,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $26,850 | $30,700 | $34,550 | $38,350 | $41,450 | $44,500 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $44,800 | $51,200 | $57,600 | $63,950 | $69,100 | $74,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $71,650 | $81,850 | $92,100 | $102,300 | $110,500 | $118,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$22,740/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$75,800/yr
$6,317/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 | $1,119 | $1,279 | $1,438 | $1,726 | $1,854 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,342 | $1,534 | $1,726 | $2,071 | $2,225 |
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 | $1,517 | $1,527 | $1,895 | $2,078 | $2,078 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,120 | $1,280 | $1,440 | $1,598 | $1,727 |
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Related Pages
- FMR History — Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- HOME Program Rents — Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
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