FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kingston, NY MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,303
1BR
$1,386
2BR
$1,818
3BR
$2,245
4BR
$2,407
Hours/week at min wage
85 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.1%
+$19 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +40.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,636–$2,000
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kingston, NY MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · NY · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,303 | $15,636 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,386 | $16,632 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,818 | $21,816 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,245 | $26,940 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,407 | $28,884 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,215 → FY2026 $1,818
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,303 | $1,386 | $1,818 | $2,245 | $2,407 |
| FY2025 | $1,370 | $1,371 | $1,799 | $2,278 | $2,466 |
| FY2024 | $1,284 | $1,308 | $1,702 | $2,198 | $2,459 |
| FY2023 | $1,089 | $1,155 | $1,498 | $1,961 | $2,185 |
| FY2022 | $938 | $1,060 | $1,364 | $1,794 | $2,018 |
| FY2021 | $860 | $1,020 | $1,296 | $1,685 | $1,906 |
| FY2020 | $792 | $967 | $1,215 | $1,563 | $1,768 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $117,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $24,650 | $28,200 | $31,700 | $35,200 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $41,100 | $46,950 | $52,800 | $58,650 | $63,350 | $68,050 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $65,700 | $75,100 | $84,500 | $93,850 | $101,400 | $108,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$21,816/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$72,720/yr
$6,060/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 | $1,026 | $1,173 | $1,319 | $1,583 | $1,700 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,231 | $1,407 | $1,583 | $1,900 | $2,041 |
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 | $1,303 | $1,386 | $1,818 | $1,906 | $1,906 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,027 | $1,173 | $1,320 | $1,466 | $1,583 |
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