FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Clinton County, NY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$973
1BR
$980
2BR
$1,246
3BR
$1,494
4BR
$1,650
Hours/week at min wage
59 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.8%
+$46 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41%
Voucher payment standard
$1,121–$1,371
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Clinton County, NY
Non-Metropolitan area · NY · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $973 | $11,676 |
| 1-Bedroom | $980 | $11,760 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,246 | $14,952 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,494 | $17,928 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,650 | $19,800 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $842 → FY2026 $1,246
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $973 | $980 | $1,246 | $1,494 | $1,650 |
| FY2025 | $945 | $951 | $1,200 | $1,446 | $1,591 |
| FY2024 | $821 | $826 | $1,047 | $1,283 | $1,395 |
| FY2023 | $774 | $779 | $992 | $1,244 | $1,341 |
| FY2022 | $682 | $686 | $884 | $1,134 | $1,219 |
| FY2021 | $692 | $697 | $884 | $1,150 | $1,266 |
| FY2020 | $636 | $671 | $842 | $1,092 | $1,168 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $95,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,050 | $22,900 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,400 | $38,200 | $42,950 | $47,700 | $51,550 | $55,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $53,450 | $61,050 | $68,700 | $76,300 | $82,450 | $88,550 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,952/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$49,840/yr
$4,153/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 | $834 | $954 | $1,073 | $1,287 | $1,383 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,001 | $1,144 | $1,287 | $1,545 | $1,659 |
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 | $973 | $980 | $1,246 | $1,494 | $1,550 |
| Low HOME Rent | $835 | $955 | $1,073 | $1,192 | $1,288 |
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