FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Union County, PA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$728
1BR
$913
2BR
$1,001
3BR
$1,392
4BR
$1,679
Hours/week at min wage
107 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.7%
+$80 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +26.7%
Voucher payment standard
$901–$1,101
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Union 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) | $728 | $8,736 |
| 1-Bedroom | $913 | $10,956 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,001 | $12,012 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,392 | $16,704 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,679 | $20,148 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $778 → FY2026 $1,001
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $728 | $913 | $1,001 | $1,392 | $1,679 |
| FY2025 | $673 | $832 | $921 | $1,291 | $1,547 |
| FY2024 | $646 | $788 | $885 | $1,247 | $1,502 |
| FY2023 | $653 | $785 | $887 | $1,246 | $1,511 |
| FY2022 | $613 | $731 | $833 | $1,125 | $1,298 |
| FY2021 | $586 | $686 | $790 | $1,051 | $1,071 |
| FY2020 | $580 | $659 | $778 | $1,024 | $1,054 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $103,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,700 | $24,800 | $27,900 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,100 | $41,250 | $46,400 | $51,550 | $55,700 | $59,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,750 | $66,000 | $74,250 | $82,500 | $89,100 | $95,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,012/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,040/yr
$3,337/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 | $902 | $1,031 | $1,159 | $1,391 | $1,494 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,082 | $1,237 | $1,391 | $1,670 | $1,793 |
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 | $728 | $913 | $1,001 | $1,392 | $1,675 |
| Low HOME Rent | $902 | $1,031 | $1,160 | $1,288 | $1,392 |
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