FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bradford County, PA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$838
1BR
$844
2BR
$1,066
3BR
$1,341
4BR
$1,522
Hours/week at min wage
114 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.4%
+$100 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +36.3%
Voucher payment standard
$959–$1,173
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Bradford County, PA
Non-Metropolitan area · PA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $838 | $10,056 |
| 1-Bedroom | $844 | $10,128 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,066 | $12,792 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,341 | $16,092 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,522 | $18,264 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $761 → FY2026 $1,066
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $838 | $844 | $1,066 | $1,341 | $1,522 |
| FY2025 | $785 | $790 | $966 | $1,236 | $1,405 |
| FY2024 | $738 | $743 | $882 | $1,140 | $1,340 |
| FY2023 | $729 | $734 | $872 | $1,111 | $1,338 |
| FY2022 | $650 | $661 | $797 | $1,050 | $1,209 |
| FY2021 | $597 | $626 | $782 | $1,051 | $1,163 |
| FY2020 | $581 | $584 | $761 | $1,060 | $1,128 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $87,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,350 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,600 | $35,000 | $39,350 | $43,700 | $47,200 | $50,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,950 | $55,950 | $62,950 | $69,900 | $75,500 | $81,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,792/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,640/yr
$3,553/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 | $764 | $874 | $983 | $1,179 | $1,267 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $917 | $1,048 | $1,179 | $1,415 | $1,520 |
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 | $838 | $844 | $1,066 | $1,341 | $1,420 |
| Low HOME Rent | $765 | $875 | $983 | $1,092 | $1,180 |
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