FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Savannah, GA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,455
1BR
$1,533
2BR
$1,680
3BR
$2,235
4BR
$2,547
Hours/week at min wage
179 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#144
of 661 U.S. metros (top 23% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.1%
+$96 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +60%
Voucher payment standard
$1,512–$1,848
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Savannah, GA MSA
Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,455 | $17,460 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,533 | $18,396 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,680 | $20,160 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,235 | $26,820 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,547 | $30,564 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,010 → FY2026 $1,680
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,455 | $1,533 | $1,680 | $2,235 | $2,547 |
| FY2025 | $1,324 | $1,431 | $1,584 | $2,131 | $2,459 |
| FY2024 | $1,191 | $1,287 | $1,445 | $1,967 | $2,306 |
| FY2023 | $1,031 | $1,112 | $1,256 | $1,715 | $2,008 |
| FY2022 | $880 | $937 | $1,067 | $1,466 | $1,713 |
| FY2021 | $877 | $921 | $1,050 | $1,442 | $1,671 |
| FY2020 | $838 | $887 | $1,010 | $1,385 | $1,589 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $107,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,550 | $25,800 | $29,000 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,600 | $42,950 | $48,300 | $53,650 | $57,950 | $62,250 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $60,100 | $68,700 | $77,300 | $85,850 | $92,750 | $99,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$20,160/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$67,200/yr
$5,600/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 | $938 | $1,073 | $1,207 | $1,448 | $1,555 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,126 | $1,287 | $1,448 | $1,738 | $1,867 |
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 | $1,455 | $1,533 | $1,680 | $1,743 | $1,743 |
| Low HOME Rent | $940 | $1,073 | $1,207 | $1,341 | $1,448 |
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