FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,353
1BR
$1,362
2BR
$1,721
3BR
$2,146
4BR
$2,326
Hours/week at min wage
89 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (RI)
National rank
#126
of 661 U.S. metros (top 20% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+9.2%
+$145 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +46.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,549–$1,893
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · RI · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,353 | $16,236 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,362 | $16,344 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,721 | $20,652 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,146 | $25,752 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,326 | $27,912 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,154 → FY2026 $1,721
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,353 | $1,362 | $1,721 | $2,146 | $2,326 |
| FY2025 | $1,284 | $1,292 | $1,576 | $1,970 | $2,459 |
| FY2024 | $1,332 | $1,340 | $1,610 | $2,059 | $2,732 |
| FY2023 | $1,179 | $1,186 | $1,416 | $1,855 | $2,412 |
| FY2022 | $1,043 | $1,049 | $1,259 | $1,712 | $2,155 |
| FY2021 | $927 | $933 | $1,176 | $1,645 | $1,836 |
| FY2020 | $843 | $876 | $1,154 | $1,616 | $1,622 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $129,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $27,100 | $31,000 | $34,850 | $38,700 | $41,800 | $44,900 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $45,150 | $51,600 | $58,050 | $64,500 | $69,700 | $74,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $72,250 | $82,600 | $92,900 | $103,200 | $111,500 | $119,750 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$20,652/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$68,840/yr
$5,737/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 | $1,128 | $1,290 | $1,451 | $1,741 | $1,870 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,354 | $1,548 | $1,741 | $2,089 | $2,244 |
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 | $1,353 | $1,362 | $1,721 | $2,096 | $2,096 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,128 | $1,290 | $1,451 | $1,612 | $1,742 |
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- FMR History — Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI HUD Metro FMR Area
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- HOME Program Rents — Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI HUD Metro FMR Area
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