FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Fulton County, PA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$708
1BR
$751
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,167
4BR
$1,548
Hours/week at min wage
104 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.2%
+$65 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +34.4%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Fulton 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) | $708 | $8,496 |
| 1-Bedroom | $751 | $9,012 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,167 | $14,004 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,548 | $18,576 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $708 | $751 | $973 | $1,167 | $1,548 |
| FY2025 | $664 | $706 | $908 | $1,096 | $1,525 |
| FY2024 | $616 | $687 | $845 | $1,064 | $1,434 |
| FY2023 | $605 | $688 | $821 | $1,067 | $1,398 |
| FY2022 | $557 | $664 | $757 | $1,004 | $1,296 |
| FY2021 | $537 | $635 | $724 | $950 | $1,208 |
| FY2020 | $532 | $627 | $714 | $938 | $1,153 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $88,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,550 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,900 | $35,300 | $39,700 | $44,100 | $47,650 | $51,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,400 | $56,450 | $63,500 | $70,550 | $76,200 | $81,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,920/yr
$3,243/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 | $771 | $882 | $992 | $1,190 | $1,278 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $926 | $1,058 | $1,190 | $1,428 | $1,534 |
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 | $708 | $751 | $973 | $1,167 | $1,433 |
| Low HOME Rent | $772 | $882 | $992 | $1,102 | $1,191 |
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