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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Pamlico County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,077 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $861, 1-bedroom is $866, 3-bedroom is $1,291, and 4-bedroom is $1,618.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $43,080 per year ($3,590 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,077 in Pamlico County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$861

1BR

$866

2BR

$1,077

3BR

$1,291

4BR

$1,618

Hours/week at min wage

115 hrs

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

YoY change (2BR)

-9.3%

$111 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +35.5%

Voucher payment standard

$969–$1,185

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

Pamlico County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

Non-Metropolitan area · NC · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$861	$10,332
1-Bedroom	$866	$10,392
2-Bedroom	$1,077	$12,924
3-Bedroom	$1,291	$15,492
4-Bedroom	$1,618	$19,416

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $758 → FY2026 $1,077

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$861	$866	$1,077	$1,291	$1,618
FY2025	$900	$906	$1,188	$1,431	$1,575
FY2024	$860	$866	$1,138	$1,376	$1,578
FY2023	$762	$767	$1,004	$1,222	$1,559
FY2022	$639	$644	$847	$1,047	$1,450
FY2021	$624	$628	$795	$989	$1,376
FY2020	$589	$599	$758	$945	$1,331

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $90,700

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$19,050	$21,800	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$31,750	$36,300	$40,850	$45,350	$49,000	$52,650
80% AMI (Low)	$50,800	$58,050	$65,300	$72,550	$78,400	$84,200

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,924/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.2% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$43,080/yr

$3,590/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	$793	$907	$1,020	$1,224	$1,315
60% AMI Maximum	$952	$1,088	$1,224	$1,469	$1,578

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	$861	$866	$1,077	$1,291	$1,473
Low HOME Rent	$793	$907	$1,021	$1,133	$1,225

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

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