FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Susquehanna County, PA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$760
1BR
$805
2BR
$1,045
3BR
$1,342
4BR
$1,409
Hours/week at min wage
111 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.6%
+$65 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.8%
Voucher payment standard
$941–$1,150
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Susquehanna 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) | $760 | $9,120 |
| 1-Bedroom | $805 | $9,660 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,045 | $12,540 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,342 | $16,104 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,409 | $16,908 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $774 → FY2026 $1,045
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $760 | $805 | $1,045 | $1,342 | $1,409 |
| FY2025 | $717 | $748 | $980 | $1,229 | $1,314 |
| FY2024 | $668 | $703 | $916 | $1,173 | $1,246 |
| FY2023 | $656 | $686 | $890 | $1,148 | $1,247 |
| FY2022 | $565 | $615 | $803 | $1,051 | $1,148 |
| FY2021 | $515 | $600 | $781 | $1,023 | $1,159 |
| FY2020 | $504 | $596 | $774 | $1,014 | $1,145 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $88,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,550 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,950 | $35,350 | $39,750 | $44,150 | $47,700 | $51,250 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,500 | $56,550 | $63,600 | $70,650 | $76,350 | $82,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,540/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,800/yr
$3,483/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 | $772 | $883 | $993 | $1,192 | $1,280 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $927 | $1,059 | $1,192 | $1,430 | $1,536 |
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 | $760 | $805 | $1,045 | $1,342 | $1,409 |
| Low HOME Rent | $773 | $883 | $993 | $1,103 | $1,192 |
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