FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$863
1BR
$1,028
2BR
$1,252
3BR
$1,631
4BR
$1,766
Hours/week at min wage
133 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#321
of 661 U.S. metros (top 49% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+11.5%
+$129 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +49.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,127–$1,377
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA
Metropolitan area · PA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $863 | $10,356 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,028 | $12,336 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,252 | $15,024 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,631 | $19,572 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,766 | $21,192 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $803 → FY2026 $1,252
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $863 | $1,028 | $1,252 | $1,631 | $1,766 |
| FY2025 | $779 | $928 | $1,123 | $1,462 | $1,596 |
| FY2024 | $730 | $854 | $1,039 | $1,343 | $1,464 |
| FY2023 | $706 | $825 | $1,008 | $1,304 | $1,417 |
| FY2022 | $614 | $714 | $877 | $1,132 | $1,218 |
| FY2021 | $590 | $685 | $839 | $1,082 | $1,156 |
| FY2020 | $566 | $657 | $803 | $1,040 | $1,109 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $92,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,350 | $22,100 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,200 | $36,800 | $41,400 | $46,000 | $49,700 | $53,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $51,550 | $58,900 | $66,250 | $73,600 | $79,500 | $85,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,024/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$50,080/yr
$4,173/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 | $808 | $924 | $1,039 | $1,247 | $1,339 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $970 | $1,108 | $1,247 | $1,496 | $1,607 |
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 | $863 | $1,028 | $1,252 | $1,501 | $1,501 |
| Low HOME Rent | $805 | $920 | $1,035 | $1,150 | $1,242 |
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