What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Yates County, NY HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Yates County, NY HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,097 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $756, 1-bedroom is $836, 3-bedroom is $1,329, and 4-bedroom is $1,840.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Yates County, NY HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $43,880 per year ($3,657 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,097 in Yates County, NY HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Yates County, NY HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$756

1BR

$836

2BR

$1,097

3BR

$1,329

4BR

$1,840

Hours/week at min wage

52 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)

YoY change (2BR)

-1.2%

$13 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +34.6%

Voucher payment standard

$987–$1,207

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Yates County, NY HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$756	$9,072
1-Bedroom	$836	$10,032
2-Bedroom	$1,097	$13,164
3-Bedroom	$1,329	$15,948
4-Bedroom	$1,840	$22,080

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $775 → FY2026 $1,097

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$756	$836	$1,097	$1,329	$1,840
FY2025	$761	$846	$1,110	$1,366	$1,764
FY2024	$723	$811	$1,066	$1,356	$1,527
FY2023	$667	$757	$997	$1,333	$1,339
FY2022	$571	$686	$860	$1,162	$1,166
FY2021	$566	$667	$815	$1,101	$1,105
FY2020	$533	$644	$775	$1,046	$1,050

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $87,900

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

$13,164/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$43,880/yr

$3,657/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	$769	$879	$988	$1,186	$1,274
60% AMI Maximum	$922	$1,054	$1,186	$1,423	$1,529

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	$756	$836	$1,097	$1,329	$1,428
Low HOME Rent	$787	$900	$1,012	$1,123	$1,213

Compare Yates County, NY HUD Metro FMR Area With Other NY Metros

vs. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA vs. Binghamton, NY MSA vs. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA vs. Elmira, NY MSA vs. Glens Falls, NY MSA

Counties in This FMR Area

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