FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Tioga County, PA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$725
1BR
$826
2BR
$1,051
3BR
$1,362
4BR
$1,405
Hours/week at min wage
112 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.2%
+$80 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.7%
Voucher payment standard
$946–$1,156
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Tioga 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) | $725 | $8,700 |
| 1-Bedroom | $826 | $9,912 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,051 | $12,612 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,362 | $16,344 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,405 | $16,860 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $783 → FY2026 $1,051
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $725 | $826 | $1,051 | $1,362 | $1,405 |
| FY2025 | $666 | $751 | $971 | $1,271 | $1,299 |
| FY2024 | $583 | $658 | $860 | $1,117 | $1,181 |
| FY2023 | $584 | $663 | $873 | $1,137 | $1,253 |
| FY2022 | $549 | $628 | $826 | $1,070 | $1,254 |
| FY2021 | $519 | $607 | $786 | $1,023 | $1,225 |
| FY2020 | $510 | $637 | $783 | $1,032 | $1,259 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $81,400
| 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
$12,612/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,040/yr
$3,503/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 | $712 | $814 | $915 | $1,098 | $1,180 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $854 | $976 | $1,098 | $1,318 | $1,416 |
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 | $725 | $826 | $1,051 | $1,322 | $1,322 |
| Low HOME Rent | $755 | $862 | $970 | $1,077 | $1,163 |
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