FY2026 Fair Market Rents — St. Lawrence County, NY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$742
1BR
$816
2BR
$1,071
3BR
$1,284
4BR
$1,418
Hours/week at min wage
50 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.4%
+$35 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +25%
Voucher payment standard
$964–$1,178
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
St. Lawrence 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) | $742 | $8,904 |
| 1-Bedroom | $816 | $9,792 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,071 | $12,852 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,284 | $15,408 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,418 | $17,016 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $830 → FY2026 $1,071
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $742 | $816 | $1,071 | $1,284 | $1,418 |
| FY2025 | $724 | $810 | $1,036 | $1,248 | $1,374 |
| FY2024 | $661 | $763 | $940 | $1,152 | $1,252 |
| FY2023 | $646 | $742 | $909 | $1,133 | $1,223 |
| FY2022 | $594 | $677 | $827 | $1,047 | $1,186 |
| FY2021 | $620 | $693 | $857 | $1,066 | $1,270 |
| FY2020 | $625 | $665 | $830 | $1,034 | $1,247 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,100
| 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
$12,852/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,840/yr
$3,570/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 | $683 | $781 | $878 | $1,054 | $1,132 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $820 | $937 | $1,054 | $1,265 | $1,358 |
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 | $742 | $816 | $1,071 | $1,269 | $1,269 |
| Low HOME Rent | $787 | $900 | $1,012 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
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