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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Jones County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area is $930 per month for fiscal year 2025. The studio FMR is $751, 1-bedroom is $756, 3-bedroom is $1,303, and 4-bedroom is $1,562.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $37,200 per year ($3,100 per month) to afford the FY2025 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $930 in Jones County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Jones County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:

Studio

$751

1BR

$756

2BR

$930

3BR

$1,303

4BR

$1,562

Hours/week at min wage

99 hrs

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

National rank

#570

of 639 U.S. metros (top 90% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+8.6%

+$74 vs FY2024 · 5-yr +38.6%

Voucher payment standard

$837–$1,023

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

Jones County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2025 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$751	$9,012
1-Bedroom	$756	$9,072
2-Bedroom	$930	$11,160
3-Bedroom	$1,303	$15,636
4-Bedroom	$1,562	$18,744

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2019 $679 → FY2025 $930

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2025	$751	$756	$930	$1,303	$1,562
FY2024	$670	$674	$856	$1,206	$1,230
FY2023	$582	$586	$771	$1,070	$1,074
FY2022	$547	$550	$724	$988	$992
FY2021	$549	$558	$693	$936	$940
FY2020	$522	$528	$671	$968	$1,005
FY2019	$510	$513	$679	$919	$971

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2024 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $72,900

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,400	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$36,580	$41,960
50% AMI (Very Low)	$25,700	$29,350	$33,000	$36,650	$39,600	$42,550
80% AMI (Low)	$41,100	$46,950	$52,800	$58,650	$63,350	$68,050

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,160/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15.3% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$37,200/yr

$3,100/mo gross income

FY2024 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	$637	$729	$820	$984	$1,057
60% AMI Maximum	$765	$874	$984	$1,180	$1,268

FY2024 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	$670	$674	$856	$1,184	$1,184
Low HOME Rent	$642	$733	$825	$916	$990

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