FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$469
1BR
$491
2BR
$538
3BR
$748
4BR
$844
Hours/week at min wage
40 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.50/hr (PR)
National rank
#655
of 661 U.S. metros (top 100% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-8.7%
$51 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +20.1%
Voucher payment standard
$484–$592
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · PR · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $469 | $5,628 |
| 1-Bedroom | $491 | $5,892 |
| 2-Bedroom | $538 | $6,456 |
| 3-Bedroom | $748 | $8,976 |
| 4-Bedroom | $844 | $10,128 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $442 → FY2026 $538
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $469 | $491 | $538 | $748 | $844 |
| FY2025 | $512 | $532 | $589 | $825 | $894 |
| FY2024 | $454 | $467 | $524 | $738 | $828 |
| FY2023 | $421 | $430 | $486 | $685 | $770 |
| FY2022 | $392 | $399 | $455 | $646 | $750 |
| FY2021 | $384 | $393 | $448 | $641 | $738 |
| FY2020 | $377 | $388 | $442 | $638 | $749 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $30,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $11,100 | $12,700 | $14,300 | $15,850 | $17,150 | $18,400 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $11,100 | $12,700 | $14,300 | $15,850 | $17,150 | $18,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $17,800 | $20,300 | $22,850 | $25,350 | $27,400 | $29,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$6,456/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$21,520/yr
$1,793/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 | $267 | $306 | $344 | $413 | $443 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $321 | $367 | $413 | $495 | $532 |
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 | $469 | $491 | $497 | $497 | $497 |
| Low HOME Rent | $277 | $317 | $357 | $396 | $428 |
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