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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Fulton County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area is $870 per month for fiscal year 2025. The studio FMR is $659, 1-bedroom is $663, 3-bedroom is $1,200, and 4-bedroom is $1,266.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $34,800 per year ($2,900 per month) to afford the FY2025 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $870 in Fulton County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Fulton County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:

Studio

$659

1BR

$663

2BR

$870

3BR

$1,200

4BR

$1,266

Hours/week at min wage

45 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (IL)

National rank

#615

of 639 U.S. metros (top 97% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+1.3%

+$11 vs FY2024

Voucher payment standard

$783–$957

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

Fulton County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2025 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$659	$7,908
1-Bedroom	$663	$7,956
2-Bedroom	$870	$10,440
3-Bedroom	$1,200	$14,400
4-Bedroom	$1,266	$15,192

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2022 $750 → FY2025 $870

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2025	$659	$663	$870	$1,200	$1,266
FY2024	$649	$654	$859	$1,126	$1,332
FY2023	$622	$626	$824	$1,014	$1,354
FY2022	$566	$570	$750	$927	$1,217

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2024 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $77,600

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,100	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$36,580	$41,960
50% AMI (Very Low)	$28,500	$32,600	$36,650	$40,700	$44,000	$47,250
80% AMI (Low)	$45,600	$52,100	$58,600	$65,100	$70,350	$75,550

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$10,440/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.5% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$34,800/yr

$2,900/mo gross income

FY2024 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	$679	$776	$873	$1,047	$1,125
60% AMI Maximum	$814	$931	$1,047	$1,257	$1,350

FY2024 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	$649	$654	$859	$1,126	$1,261
Low HOME Rent	$712	$815	$916	$1,017	$1,100

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