FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Fillmore County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$774
1BR
$779
2BR
$1,022
3BR
$1,370
4BR
$1,375
Hours/week at min wage
71 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (MN)
National rank
#531
of 661 U.S. metros (top 81% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.4%
+$79 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.2%
Voucher payment standard
$920–$1,124
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Fillmore County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · MN · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $774 | $9,288 |
| 1-Bedroom | $779 | $9,348 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,022 | $12,264 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,370 | $16,440 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,375 | $16,500 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,022
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $774 | $779 | $1,022 | $1,370 | $1,375 |
| FY2025 | $714 | $719 | $943 | $1,321 | $1,391 |
| FY2024 | $684 | $689 | $905 | $1,234 | $1,443 |
| FY2023 | $659 | $663 | $873 | $1,184 | $1,323 |
| FY2022 | $614 | $618 | $813 | $1,112 | $1,194 |
| FY2021 | $553 | $557 | $734 | $1,016 | $1,054 |
| FY2020 | $469 | $542 | $714 | $989 | $1,004 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $98,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,800 | $23,750 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,600 | $39,550 | $44,500 | $49,400 | $53,400 | $57,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,350 | $63,250 | $71,150 | $79,050 | $85,400 | $91,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,264/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,880/yr
$3,407/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 | $864 | $988 | $1,111 | $1,333 | $1,432 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,037 | $1,185 | $1,333 | $1,600 | $1,719 |
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 | $774 | $779 | $1,022 | $1,370 | $1,375 |
| Low HOME Rent | $865 | $988 | $1,112 | $1,235 | $1,335 |
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Related Pages
- FMR History — Fillmore County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Fillmore County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — Fillmore County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area
- HOME Program Rents — Fillmore County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area
- Section 8 eligibility calculator for Fillmore County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area
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