FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Delaware County, NY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$813
1BR
$884
2BR
$1,033
3BR
$1,437
4BR
$1,490
Hours/week at min wage
49 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.5%
+$98 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +35.2%
Voucher payment standard
$930–$1,136
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Delaware 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) | $813 | $9,756 |
| 1-Bedroom | $884 | $10,608 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,033 | $12,396 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,437 | $17,244 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,490 | $17,880 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $772 → FY2026 $1,033
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $813 | $884 | $1,033 | $1,437 | $1,490 |
| FY2025 | $808 | $812 | $935 | $1,310 | $1,314 |
| FY2024 | $785 | $798 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,280 |
| FY2023 | $715 | $723 | $826 | $1,135 | $1,139 |
| FY2022 | $647 | $651 | $757 | $1,029 | $1,033 |
| FY2021 | $646 | $650 | $764 | $1,032 | $1,036 |
| FY2020 | $628 | $632 | $772 | $1,036 | $1,046 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,900 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,500 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $44,950 | $48,550 | $52,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $50,350 | $57,550 | $64,750 | $71,900 | $77,700 | $83,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,396/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,320/yr
$3,443/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 | $727 | $832 | $936 | $1,123 | $1,206 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $873 | $998 | $1,123 | $1,347 | $1,447 |
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 | $813 | $884 | $1,033 | $1,352 | $1,352 |
| Low HOME Rent | $787 | $900 | $1,012 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
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