FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Sumter, SC MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$880
1BR
$972
2BR
$1,276
3BR
$1,530
4BR
$1,871
Hours/week at min wage
136 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#298
of 661 U.S. metros (top 46% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.2%
+$52 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +54.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,148–$1,404
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Sumter, SC MSA
Metropolitan area · SC · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $880 | $10,560 |
| 1-Bedroom | $972 | $11,664 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,276 | $15,312 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,530 | $18,360 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,871 | $22,452 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $793 → FY2026 $1,276
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $880 | $972 | $1,276 | $1,530 | $1,871 |
| FY2025 | $839 | $951 | $1,224 | $1,475 | $1,719 |
| FY2024 | $790 | $933 | $1,165 | $1,409 | $1,552 |
| FY2023 | $657 | $803 | $982 | $1,195 | $1,343 |
| FY2022 | $586 | $689 | $851 | $1,067 | $1,193 |
| FY2021 | $651 | $667 | $825 | $1,076 | $1,205 |
| FY2020 | $614 | $641 | $793 | $1,068 | $1,194 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $74,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,300 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $26,150 | $29,850 | $33,600 | $37,300 | $40,300 | $43,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $41,800 | $47,800 | $53,750 | $59,700 | $64,500 | $69,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,312/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$51,040/yr
$4,253/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 | $649 | $742 | $834 | $1,001 | $1,075 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $779 | $890 | $1,001 | $1,202 | $1,291 |
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 | $880 | $972 | $1,205 | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Low HOME Rent | $653 | $746 | $840 | $932 | $1,007 |
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