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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Haywood County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,230 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,039, 1-bedroom is $1,122, 3-bedroom is $1,475, and 4-bedroom is $1,844.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $49,200 per year ($4,100 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,230 in Haywood County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Haywood County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$1,039

1BR

$1,122

2BR

$1,230

3BR

$1,475

4BR

$1,844

Hours/week at min wage

131 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

YoY change (2BR)

+0.6%

+$7 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.7%

Voucher payment standard

$1,107–$1,353

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

Haywood County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,039	$12,468
1-Bedroom	$1,122	$13,464
2-Bedroom	$1,230	$14,760
3-Bedroom	$1,475	$17,700
4-Bedroom	$1,844	$22,128

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $918 → FY2026 $1,230

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,039	$1,122	$1,230	$1,475	$1,844
FY2025	$987	$1,105	$1,223	$1,473	$1,736
FY2024	$1,068	$1,102	$1,237	$1,496	$1,692
FY2023	$686	$893	$1,009	$1,228	$1,453
FY2022	$637	$822	$937	$1,165	$1,422
FY2021	$587	$726	$827	$1,051	$1,336
FY2020	$652	$806	$918	$1,167	$1,484

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $86,700

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$18,200	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$30,350	$34,700	$39,050	$43,350	$46,850	$50,300
80% AMI (Low)	$48,550	$55,500	$62,450	$69,350	$74,900	$80,450

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$14,760/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$49,200/yr

$4,100/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	$758	$867	$975	$1,170	$1,257
60% AMI Maximum	$910	$1,040	$1,170	$1,404	$1,508

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	$1,039	$1,122	$1,230	$1,408	$1,408
Low HOME Rent	$758	$867	$976	$1,083	$1,171

Compare Haywood County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area With Other NC Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

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