FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lewis County, NY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$758
1BR
$839
2BR
$1,008
3BR
$1,402
4BR
$1,646
Hours/week at min wage
47 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.1%
+$49 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +21.7%
Voucher payment standard
$907–$1,109
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lewis 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) | $758 | $9,096 |
| 1-Bedroom | $839 | $10,068 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,008 | $12,096 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,402 | $16,824 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,646 | $19,752 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $778 → FY2026 $1,008
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $758 | $839 | $1,008 | $1,402 | $1,646 |
| FY2025 | $732 | $747 | $959 | $1,271 | $1,557 |
| FY2024 | $693 | $707 | $905 | $1,160 | $1,453 |
| FY2023 | $685 | $692 | $899 | $1,111 | $1,383 |
| FY2022 | $647 | $658 | $838 | $1,052 | $1,266 |
| FY2021 | $645 | $669 | $828 | $1,096 | $1,254 |
| FY2020 | $610 | $656 | $778 | $1,066 | $1,201 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,700
| 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
$12,096/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,320/yr
$3,360/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 | $732 | $837 | $941 | $1,129 | $1,213 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $878 | $1,004 | $1,129 | $1,355 | $1,456 |
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 | $758 | $839 | $1,008 | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| Low HOME Rent | $787 | $900 | $1,012 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
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