FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Knox County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$824
1BR
$862
2BR
$1,078
3BR
$1,408
4BR
$1,427
Hours/week at min wage
78 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+9.2%
+$91 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +42.8%
Voucher payment standard
$970–$1,186
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Knox 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) | $824 | $9,888 |
| 1-Bedroom | $862 | $10,344 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,078 | $12,936 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,408 | $16,896 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,427 | $17,124 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $707 → FY2026 $1,078
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $824 | $862 | $1,078 | $1,408 | $1,427 |
| FY2025 | $756 | $761 | $987 | $1,290 | $1,309 |
| FY2024 | $722 | $727 | $923 | $1,228 | $1,229 |
| FY2023 | $635 | $686 | $859 | $1,149 | $1,154 |
| FY2022 | $600 | $604 | $746 | $1,007 | $1,012 |
| FY2021 | $607 | $610 | $755 | $1,007 | $1,024 |
| FY2020 | $564 | $566 | $707 | $938 | $984 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $95,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,950 | $22,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,250 | $38,000 | $42,750 | $47,500 | $51,300 | $55,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $53,200 | $60,800 | $68,400 | $76,000 | $82,100 | $88,200 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,936/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$43,120/yr
$3,593/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 | $831 | $950 | $1,068 | $1,282 | $1,377 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $997 | $1,140 | $1,282 | $1,539 | $1,653 |
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 | $824 | $862 | $1,078 | $1,408 | $1,427 |
| Low HOME Rent | $831 | $950 | $1,068 | $1,187 | $1,282 |
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