FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Altoona, PA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$802
1BR
$948
2BR
$1,138
3BR
$1,458
4BR
$1,705
Hours/week at min wage
121 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.2%
+$76 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,024–$1,252
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Altoona, PA MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · PA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $802 | $9,624 |
| 1-Bedroom | $948 | $11,376 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,138 | $13,656 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,458 | $17,496 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,705 | $20,460 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $770 → FY2026 $1,138
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $802 | $948 | $1,138 | $1,458 | $1,705 |
| FY2025 | $728 | $882 | $1,062 | $1,337 | $1,531 |
| FY2024 | $673 | $831 | $993 | $1,232 | $1,406 |
| FY2023 | $613 | $756 | $917 | $1,116 | $1,243 |
| FY2022 | $552 | $677 | $829 | $1,025 | $1,124 |
| FY2021 | $574 | $647 | $806 | $1,003 | $1,093 |
| FY2020 | $561 | $616 | $770 | $960 | $1,043 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $92,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,400 | $22,150 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,250 | $36,850 | $41,450 | $46,050 | $49,750 | $53,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $51,600 | $59,000 | $66,350 | $73,700 | $79,600 | $85,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,656/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$45,520/yr
$3,793/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 | $808 | $924 | $1,039 | $1,247 | $1,339 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $970 | $1,108 | $1,247 | $1,496 | $1,607 |
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 | $802 | $948 | $1,138 | $1,458 | $1,501 |
| Low HOME Rent | $806 | $921 | $1,036 | $1,151 | $1,243 |
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