FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lawrence County, PA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$705
1BR
$780
2BR
$1,023
3BR
$1,423
4BR
$1,610
Hours/week at min wage
109 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.1%
+$68 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +31.2%
Voucher payment standard
$921–$1,125
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lawrence 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) | $705 | $8,460 |
| 1-Bedroom | $780 | $9,360 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,023 | $12,276 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,423 | $17,076 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,610 | $19,320 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $763 → FY2026 $1,023
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $705 | $780 | $1,023 | $1,423 | $1,610 |
| FY2025 | $655 | $728 | $955 | $1,338 | $1,520 |
| FY2024 | $590 | $663 | $871 | $1,208 | $1,386 |
| FY2023 | $562 | $638 | $840 | $1,109 | $1,320 |
| FY2022 | $525 | $600 | $790 | $1,004 | $1,188 |
| FY2021 | $515 | $592 | $780 | $974 | $1,139 |
| FY2020 | $497 | $580 | $763 | $951 | $1,092 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $86,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,250 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,450 | $34,800 | $39,150 | $43,450 | $46,950 | $50,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,650 | $55,600 | $62,550 | $69,500 | $75,100 | $80,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,276/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,920/yr
$3,410/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 | $760 | $869 | $977 | $1,173 | $1,260 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $912 | $1,042 | $1,173 | $1,407 | $1,512 |
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 | $705 | $780 | $1,023 | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| Low HOME Rent | $761 | $870 | $978 | $1,086 | $1,173 |
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