FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Barnwell County, SC
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$699
1BR
$709
2BR
$930
3BR
$1,115
4BR
$1,231
Hours/week at min wage
99 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.3%
$3 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37%
Voucher payment standard
$837–$1,023
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Barnwell County, SC
Non-Metropolitan area · SC · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $699 | $8,388 |
| 1-Bedroom | $709 | $8,508 |
| 2-Bedroom | $930 | $11,160 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,115 | $13,380 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,231 | $14,772 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $651 → FY2026 $930
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $699 | $709 | $930 | $1,115 | $1,231 |
| FY2025 | $705 | $711 | $933 | $1,169 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $684 | $689 | $905 | $1,167 | $1,243 |
| FY2023 | $607 | $611 | $780 | $1,041 | $1,088 |
| FY2022 | $603 | $606 | $712 | $963 | $1,000 |
| FY2021 | $557 | $587 | $679 | $898 | $921 |
| FY2020 | $513 | $572 | $651 | $851 | $1,019 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $67,100
| 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
$11,160/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$37,200/yr
$3,100/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 | $587 | $671 | $754 | $905 | $972 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $704 | $805 | $905 | $1,087 | $1,167 |
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 | $699 | $709 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,090 |
| Low HOME Rent | $653 | $746 | $840 | $932 | $1,007 |
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