FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Sharon, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$704
1BR
$792
2BR
$996
3BR
$1,385
4BR
$1,538
Hours/week at min wage
106 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+9.7%
+$88 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.6%
Voucher payment standard
$896–$1,096
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Sharon, 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) | $704 | $8,448 |
| 1-Bedroom | $792 | $9,504 |
| 2-Bedroom | $996 | $11,952 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,385 | $16,620 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,538 | $18,456 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $722 → FY2026 $996
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $704 | $792 | $996 | $1,385 | $1,538 |
| FY2025 | $716 | $721 | $908 | $1,257 | $1,374 |
| FY2024 | $656 | $661 | $845 | $1,148 | $1,233 |
| FY2023 | $634 | $638 | $821 | $1,105 | $1,165 |
| FY2022 | $579 | $583 | $757 | $1,009 | $1,058 |
| FY2021 | $553 | $556 | $724 | $949 | $1,017 |
| FY2020 | $551 | $555 | $722 | $930 | $1,034 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,600
| 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
$11,952/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,840/yr
$3,320/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 | $731 | $836 | $940 | $1,128 | $1,212 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $877 | $1,003 | $1,128 | $1,354 | $1,454 |
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 | $704 | $792 | $996 | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| Low HOME Rent | $755 | $862 | $970 | $1,077 | $1,163 |
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