FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Snyder County, PA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$770
1BR
$894
2BR
$1,059
3BR
$1,321
4BR
$1,566
Hours/week at min wage
113 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+12.1%
+$114 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38.1%
Voucher payment standard
$953–$1,165
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Snyder 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) | $770 | $9,240 |
| 1-Bedroom | $894 | $10,728 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,059 | $12,708 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,321 | $15,852 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,566 | $18,792 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $756 → FY2026 $1,059
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $770 | $894 | $1,059 | $1,321 | $1,566 |
| FY2025 | $691 | $828 | $945 | $1,200 | $1,403 |
| FY2024 | $660 | $787 | $894 | $1,152 | $1,306 |
| FY2023 | $733 | $734 | $846 | $1,114 | $1,215 |
| FY2022 | $656 | $670 | $796 | $1,048 | $1,133 |
| FY2021 | $608 | $611 | $767 | $1,012 | $1,122 |
| FY2020 | $575 | $580 | $756 | $982 | $1,142 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,100
| 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
$12,708/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,360/yr
$3,530/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 | $735 | $841 | $946 | $1,135 | $1,219 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $883 | $1,009 | $1,135 | $1,362 | $1,463 |
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 | $770 | $894 | $1,059 | $1,321 | $1,366 |
| Low HOME Rent | $755 | $862 | $970 | $1,077 | $1,163 |
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