FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,214
1BR
$1,222
2BR
$1,604
3BR
$1,956
4BR
$2,691
Hours/week at min wage
89 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (FL)
National rank
#163
of 661 U.S. metros (top 26% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.4%
+$37 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,444–$1,764
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL MSA
Metropolitan area · FL · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,214 | $14,568 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,222 | $14,664 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,604 | $19,248 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,956 | $23,472 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,691 | $32,292 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,018 → FY2026 $1,604
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,214 | $1,222 | $1,604 | $1,956 | $2,691 |
| FY2025 | $1,239 | $1,246 | $1,567 | $1,948 | $2,601 |
| FY2024 | $991 | $1,195 | $1,462 | $1,844 | $2,481 |
| FY2023 | $845 | $1,048 | $1,264 | $1,629 | $2,104 |
| FY2022 | $754 | $941 | $1,135 | $1,480 | $1,889 |
| FY2021 | $699 | $881 | $1,059 | $1,430 | $1,673 |
| FY2020 | $663 | $853 | $1,018 | $1,398 | $1,625 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $105,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,500 | $24,600 | $27,650 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,800 | $40,900 | $46,000 | $51,150 | $55,250 | $59,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,300 | $65,450 | $73,650 | $81,800 | $88,350 | $94,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$19,248/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$64,160/yr
$5,347/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 | $920 | $1,052 | $1,183 | $1,420 | $1,525 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,104 | $1,262 | $1,420 | $1,704 | $1,830 |
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 | $1,214 | $1,222 | $1,604 | $1,709 | $1,709 |
| Low HOME Rent | $895 | $1,022 | $1,150 | $1,278 | $1,381 |
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