What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,140 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $786, 1-bedroom is $941, 3-bedroom is $1,367, and 4-bedroom is $1,572.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $45,600 per year ($3,800 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,140 in Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$786

1BR

$941

2BR

$1,140

3BR

$1,367

4BR

$1,572

Hours/week at min wage

121 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

YoY change (2BR)

+7%

+$75 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +36.4%

Voucher payment standard

$1,026–$1,254

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

Non-Metropolitan area · PA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$786	$9,432
1-Bedroom	$941	$11,292
2-Bedroom	$1,140	$13,680
3-Bedroom	$1,367	$16,404
4-Bedroom	$1,572	$18,864

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $791 → FY2026 $1,140

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$786	$941	$1,140	$1,367	$1,572
FY2025	$730	$871	$1,065	$1,283	$1,505
FY2024	$721	$878	$1,064	$1,287	$1,463
FY2023	$681	$808	$968	$1,178	$1,300
FY2022	$723	$735	$859	$1,062	$1,165
FY2021	$700	$704	$836	$1,040	$1,203
FY2020	$656	$660	$791	$986	$1,231

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $90,800

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$19,100	$21,800	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$31,800	$36,350	$40,900	$45,400	$49,050	$52,700
80% AMI (Low)	$50,900	$58,150	$65,400	$72,650	$78,500	$84,300

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,680/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15.1% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$45,600/yr

$3,800/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	$794	$908	$1,021	$1,225	$1,316
60% AMI Maximum	$953	$1,089	$1,225	$1,470	$1,579

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	$786	$941	$1,140	$1,367	$1,475
Low HOME Rent	$795	$908	$1,022	$1,135	$1,226

Compare Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other PA Metros

vs. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Altoona, PA MSA vs. Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA MSA vs. Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

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