FY2026 Fair Market Rents — East Stroudsburg, PA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,085
1BR
$1,165
2BR
$1,529
3BR
$1,974
4BR
$2,203
Hours/week at min wage
163 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-1.5%
$23 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,376–$1,682
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
East Stroudsburg, 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) | $1,085 | $13,020 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,165 | $13,980 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,529 | $18,348 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,974 | $23,688 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,203 | $26,436 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,050 → FY2026 $1,529
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,085 | $1,165 | $1,529 | $1,974 | $2,203 |
| FY2025 | $1,158 | $1,183 | $1,552 | $2,043 | $2,379 |
| FY2024 | $1,111 | $1,119 | $1,470 | $1,988 | $2,376 |
| FY2023 | $986 | $993 | $1,307 | $1,798 | $2,130 |
| FY2022 | $871 | $876 | $1,153 | $1,605 | $1,874 |
| FY2021 | $824 | $851 | $1,097 | $1,518 | $1,762 |
| FY2020 | $723 | $829 | $1,050 | $1,451 | $1,671 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $94,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,850 | $23,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,750 | $39,750 | $44,650 | $49,600 | $53,600 | $57,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,550 | $63,500 | $71,450 | $79,350 | $85,700 | $92,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,348/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,160/yr
$5,097/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 | $830 | $949 | $1,067 | $1,281 | $1,376 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $996 | $1,138 | $1,281 | $1,537 | $1,651 |
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 | $1,085 | $1,165 | $1,529 | $1,542 | $1,542 |
| Low HOME Rent | $868 | $993 | $1,116 | $1,240 | $1,340 |
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