What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montour County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Montour County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,372 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $946, 1-bedroom is $1,046, 3-bedroom is $1,873, and 4-bedroom is $2,061.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Montour County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $54,880 per year ($4,573 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,372 in Montour County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Montour County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$946

1BR

$1,046

2BR

$1,372

3BR

$1,873

4BR

$2,061

Hours/week at min wage

146 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

YoY change (2BR)

+11.5%

+$141 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +61.8%

Voucher payment standard

$1,235–$1,509

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Montour County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$946	$11,352
1-Bedroom	$1,046	$12,552
2-Bedroom	$1,372	$16,464
3-Bedroom	$1,873	$22,476
4-Bedroom	$2,061	$24,732

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $820 → FY2026 $1,372

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$946	$1,046	$1,372	$1,873	$2,061
FY2025	$844	$1,000	$1,231	$1,725	$2,040
FY2024	$784	$915	$1,077	$1,518	$1,828
FY2023	$681	$836	$956	$1,359	$1,376
FY2022	$697	$736	$864	$1,167	$1,172
FY2021	$686	$690	$848	$1,146	$1,150
FY2020	$662	$666	$820	$1,047	$1,111

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $98,200

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$20,650	$23,600	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$34,400	$39,300	$44,200	$49,100	$53,050	$57,000
80% AMI (Low)	$55,000	$62,850	$70,700	$78,550	$84,850	$91,150

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$16,464/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$54,880/yr

$4,573/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	$859	$982	$1,104	$1,325	$1,423
60% AMI Maximum	$1,031	$1,178	$1,325	$1,590	$1,708

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	$946	$1,046	$1,372	$1,595	$1,595
Low HOME Rent	$860	$982	$1,105	$1,227	$1,326

Compare Montour County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other PA Metros

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