FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Salisbury, MD HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,054
1BR
$1,061
2BR
$1,378
3BR
$1,818
4BR
$1,825
Hours/week at min wage
71 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (MD)
National rank
#235
of 661 U.S. metros (top 36% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-7.6%
$113 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +31.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,240–$1,516
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Salisbury, MD HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · MD · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,054 | $12,648 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,061 | $12,732 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,378 | $16,536 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,818 | $21,816 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,825 | $21,900 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,002 → FY2026 $1,378
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,054 | $1,061 | $1,378 | $1,818 | $1,825 |
| FY2025 | $1,129 | $1,136 | $1,491 | $1,969 | $1,977 |
| FY2024 | $991 | $998 | $1,311 | $1,739 | $1,746 |
| FY2023 | $856 | $861 | $1,134 | $1,506 | $1,635 |
| FY2022 | $787 | $788 | $1,037 | $1,398 | $1,566 |
| FY2021 | $726 | $802 | $1,048 | $1,430 | $1,650 |
| FY2020 | $652 | $810 | $1,002 | $1,365 | $1,712 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $104,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,650 | $24,750 | $27,850 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,050 | $41,200 | $46,350 | $51,500 | $55,650 | $59,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,700 | $65,950 | $74,200 | $82,400 | $89,000 | $95,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,536/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$55,120/yr
$4,593/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 | $916 | $1,047 | $1,177 | $1,413 | $1,518 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,099 | $1,256 | $1,413 | $1,696 | $1,821 |
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 | $1,054 | $1,061 | $1,378 | $1,701 | $1,701 |
| Low HOME Rent | $901 | $1,030 | $1,158 | $1,287 | $1,391 |
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