FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,058
1BR
$1,212
2BR
$1,493
3BR
$1,920
4BR
$1,977
Hours/week at min wage
159 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.9%
+$122 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +52.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,344–$1,642
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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) | $1,058 | $12,696 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,212 | $14,544 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,493 | $17,916 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,920 | $23,040 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,977 | $23,724 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $953 → FY2026 $1,493
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,058 | $1,212 | $1,493 | $1,920 | $1,977 |
| FY2025 | $953 | $1,114 | $1,371 | $1,763 | $1,818 |
| FY2024 | $876 | $1,021 | $1,273 | $1,634 | $1,695 |
| FY2023 | $847 | $975 | $1,228 | $1,570 | $1,650 |
| FY2022 | $732 | $843 | $1,074 | $1,364 | $1,456 |
| FY2021 | $651 | $773 | $977 | $1,242 | $1,325 |
| FY2020 | $621 | $760 | $953 | $1,216 | $1,291 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $109,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,000 | $26,250 | $29,550 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,300 | $43,750 | $49,200 | $54,650 | $59,050 | $63,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $61,250 | $70,000 | $78,750 | $87,450 | $94,450 | $101,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,916/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$59,720/yr
$4,977/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 | $956 | $1,093 | $1,229 | $1,475 | $1,584 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,147 | $1,311 | $1,475 | $1,770 | $1,901 |
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 | $1,058 | $1,212 | $1,493 | $1,776 | $1,776 |
| Low HOME Rent | $957 | $1,093 | $1,230 | $1,366 | $1,476 |
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