FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Fayette County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$750
1BR
$836
2BR
$992
3BR
$1,273
4BR
$1,415
Hours/week at min wage
72 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+11.2%
+$100 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +29%
Voucher payment standard
$893–$1,091
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Fayette County, OH
Non-Metropolitan area · OH · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $750 | $9,000 |
| 1-Bedroom | $836 | $10,032 |
| 2-Bedroom | $992 | $11,904 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,273 | $15,276 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,415 | $16,980 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $737 → FY2026 $992
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $750 | $836 | $992 | $1,273 | $1,415 |
| FY2025 | $670 | $751 | $892 | $1,147 | $1,284 |
| FY2024 | $611 | $722 | $870 | $1,128 | $1,230 |
| FY2023 | $566 | $655 | $807 | $1,026 | $1,144 |
| FY2022 | $526 | $596 | $750 | $936 | $1,027 |
| FY2021 | $535 | $610 | $769 | $956 | $1,062 |
| FY2020 | $508 | $583 | $737 | $918 | $1,057 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $88,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,550 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,850 | $35,250 | $39,650 | $44,050 | $47,600 | $51,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,350 | $56,400 | $63,450 | $70,500 | $76,150 | $81,800 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,904/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,680/yr
$3,307/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 | $770 | $881 | $991 | $1,189 | $1,277 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $925 | $1,057 | $1,189 | $1,427 | $1,532 |
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 | $750 | $836 | $992 | $1,273 | $1,415 |
| Low HOME Rent | $771 | $881 | $991 | $1,101 | $1,190 |
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