FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Johnstown, PA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$840
1BR
$846
2BR
$1,035
3BR
$1,431
4BR
$1,484
Hours/week at min wage
110 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.7%
+$100 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +43%
Voucher payment standard
$932–$1,139
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Johnstown, 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) | $840 | $10,080 |
| 1-Bedroom | $846 | $10,152 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,035 | $12,420 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,431 | $17,172 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,484 | $17,808 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,035
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $840 | $846 | $1,035 | $1,431 | $1,484 |
| FY2025 | $749 | $754 | $935 | $1,261 | $1,375 |
| FY2024 | $678 | $682 | $863 | $1,135 | $1,276 |
| FY2023 | $637 | $641 | $821 | $1,055 | $1,197 |
| FY2022 | $587 | $591 | $757 | $970 | $1,106 |
| FY2021 | $524 | $572 | $724 | $923 | $1,041 |
| FY2020 | $478 | $573 | $714 | $917 | $1,015 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,100 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,200 | $34,500 | $38,800 | $43,100 | $46,550 | $50,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,300 | $55,200 | $62,100 | $68,950 | $74,500 | $80,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,420/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,400/yr
$3,450/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 | $739 | $845 | $950 | $1,140 | $1,225 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $887 | $1,014 | $1,140 | $1,368 | $1,470 |
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 | $840 | $846 | $1,035 | $1,373 | $1,373 |
| Low HOME Rent | $755 | $862 | $970 | $1,077 | $1,163 |
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