FY2026 Fair Market Rents — York-Hanover, PA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$925
1BR
$1,060
2BR
$1,335
3BR
$1,796
4BR
$1,850
Hours/week at min wage
142 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.5%
$7 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,202–$1,469
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
York-Hanover, PA MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · PA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $925 | $11,100 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,060 | $12,720 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,335 | $16,020 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,796 | $21,552 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,850 | $22,200 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $973 → FY2026 $1,335
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $925 | $1,060 | $1,335 | $1,796 | $1,850 |
| FY2025 | $953 | $1,076 | $1,342 | $1,818 | $1,883 |
| FY2024 | $861 | $951 | $1,197 | $1,595 | $1,667 |
| FY2023 | $789 | $883 | $1,128 | $1,468 | $1,569 |
| FY2022 | $692 | $785 | $1,024 | $1,300 | $1,415 |
| FY2021 | $639 | $736 | $969 | $1,225 | $1,345 |
| FY2020 | $634 | $739 | $973 | $1,230 | $1,333 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $105,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,250 | $25,400 | $28,600 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,100 | $42,400 | $47,700 | $52,950 | $57,200 | $61,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,300 | $67,800 | $76,250 | $84,700 | $91,500 | $98,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,020/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$53,400/yr
$4,450/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 | $926 | $1,059 | $1,191 | $1,429 | $1,535 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,111 | $1,270 | $1,429 | $1,715 | $1,842 |
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 | $925 | $1,060 | $1,335 | $1,720 | $1,720 |
| Low HOME Rent | $927 | $1,060 | $1,192 | $1,323 | $1,430 |
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