FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Fulton County, NY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$823
1BR
$828
2BR
$1,087
3BR
$1,303
4BR
$1,468
Hours/week at min wage
51 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.5%
+$37 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +27.3%
Voucher payment standard
$978–$1,196
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Fulton 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) | $823 | $9,876 |
| 1-Bedroom | $828 | $9,936 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,087 | $13,044 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,303 | $15,636 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,468 | $17,616 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $815 → FY2026 $1,087
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $823 | $828 | $1,087 | $1,303 | $1,468 |
| FY2025 | $795 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,265 | $1,411 |
| FY2024 | $729 | $734 | $964 | $1,166 | $1,316 |
| FY2023 | $735 | $739 | $962 | $1,171 | $1,359 |
| FY2022 | $653 | $692 | $862 | $1,066 | $1,255 |
| FY2021 | $600 | $694 | $854 | $1,062 | $1,262 |
| FY2020 | $557 | $668 | $815 | $1,016 | $1,201 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $81,100
| 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
$13,044/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$43,480/yr
$3,623/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 | $709 | $811 | $912 | $1,094 | $1,175 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $851 | $973 | $1,094 | $1,313 | $1,411 |
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 | $823 | $828 | $1,087 | $1,303 | $1,317 |
| Low HOME Rent | $787 | $900 | $1,012 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
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