FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Indiana County, PA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$763
1BR
$851
2BR
$981
3BR
$1,329
4BR
$1,510
Hours/week at min wage
105 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+8%
+$73 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +27.1%
Voucher payment standard
$883–$1,079
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Indiana 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) | $763 | $9,156 |
| 1-Bedroom | $851 | $10,212 |
| 2-Bedroom | $981 | $11,772 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,329 | $15,948 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,510 | $18,120 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $772 → FY2026 $981
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $763 | $851 | $981 | $1,329 | $1,510 |
| FY2025 | $720 | $799 | $908 | $1,228 | $1,391 |
| FY2024 | $627 | $741 | $859 | $1,136 | $1,243 |
| FY2023 | $612 | $706 | $831 | $1,073 | $1,125 |
| FY2022 | $581 | $659 | $790 | $983 | $1,071 |
| FY2021 | $618 | $635 | $772 | $960 | $1,047 |
| FY2020 | $575 | $631 | $772 | $962 | $1,046 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,800
| 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
$11,772/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,240/yr
$3,270/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 | $733 | $838 | $942 | $1,131 | $1,215 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $879 | $1,005 | $1,131 | $1,357 | $1,458 |
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 | $763 | $851 | $981 | $1,329 | $1,361 |
| Low HOME Rent | $755 | $862 | $970 | $1,077 | $1,163 |
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