FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Wayne County, PA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$824
1BR
$927
2BR
$1,132
3BR
$1,417
4BR
$1,899
Hours/week at min wage
121 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.9%
+$43 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +26.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,019–$1,245
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Wayne 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) | $824 | $9,888 |
| 1-Bedroom | $927 | $11,124 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,132 | $13,584 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,417 | $17,004 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,899 | $22,788 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $876 → FY2026 $1,132
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $824 | $927 | $1,132 | $1,417 | $1,899 |
| FY2025 | $796 | $895 | $1,089 | $1,312 | $1,829 |
| FY2024 | $712 | $850 | $998 | $1,218 | $1,694 |
| FY2023 | $698 | $822 | $979 | $1,192 | $1,373 |
| FY2022 | $651 | $730 | $885 | $1,123 | $1,229 |
| FY2021 | $661 | $718 | $892 | $1,179 | $1,210 |
| FY2020 | $653 | $692 | $876 | $1,182 | $1,187 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,800
| 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
$13,584/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$45,280/yr
$3,773/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 | $741 | $848 | $954 | $1,144 | $1,229 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $890 | $1,017 | $1,144 | $1,373 | $1,475 |
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 | $824 | $927 | $1,132 | $1,378 | $1,378 |
| Low HOME Rent | $755 | $862 | $970 | $1,077 | $1,163 |
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