FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Sullivan County, NY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$995
1BR
$1,070
2BR
$1,302
3BR
$1,811
4BR
$1,891
Hours/week at min wage
61 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.5%
+$79 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +26.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,172–$1,432
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Sullivan 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) | $995 | $11,940 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,070 | $12,840 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,302 | $15,624 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,811 | $21,732 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,891 | $22,692 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,000 → FY2026 $1,302
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $995 | $1,070 | $1,302 | $1,811 | $1,891 |
| FY2025 | $945 | $1,039 | $1,223 | $1,714 | $1,821 |
| FY2024 | $789 | $917 | $1,078 | $1,506 | $1,653 |
| FY2023 | $698 | $838 | $1,008 | $1,341 | $1,526 |
| FY2022 | $656 | $791 | $987 | $1,246 | $1,444 |
| FY2021 | $681 | $823 | $1,032 | $1,284 | $1,427 |
| FY2020 | $652 | $806 | $1,000 | $1,259 | $1,384 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,500 | $22,250 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,450 | $37,100 | $41,750 | $46,350 | $50,100 | $53,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $51,950 | $59,350 | $66,750 | $74,150 | $80,100 | $86,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,624/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$52,080/yr
$4,340/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 | $736 | $842 | $947 | $1,136 | $1,220 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $884 | $1,010 | $1,136 | $1,364 | $1,465 |
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 | $995 | $1,070 | $1,302 | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| Low HOME Rent | $811 | $927 | $1,043 | $1,158 | $1,252 |
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