FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Georgetown County, SC
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$905
1BR
$918
2BR
$1,204
3BR
$1,444
4BR
$1,944
Hours/week at min wage
128 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.1%
+$13 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,084–$1,324
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Georgetown 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) | $905 | $10,860 |
| 1-Bedroom | $918 | $11,016 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,204 | $14,448 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,444 | $17,328 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,944 | $23,328 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $748 → FY2026 $1,204
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $905 | $918 | $1,204 | $1,444 | $1,944 |
| FY2025 | $902 | $908 | $1,191 | $1,438 | $1,722 |
| FY2024 | $842 | $848 | $1,114 | $1,478 | $1,582 |
| FY2023 | $704 | $709 | $933 | $1,326 | $1,337 |
| FY2022 | $650 | $654 | $843 | $1,171 | $1,176 |
| FY2021 | $611 | $615 | $811 | $1,145 | $1,149 |
| FY2020 | $579 | $583 | $748 | $1,079 | $1,081 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $85,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,000 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,000 | $34,250 | $38,550 | $42,800 | $46,250 | $49,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $47,950 | $54,800 | $61,650 | $68,500 | $74,000 | $79,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,448/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$48,160/yr
$4,013/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 | $748 | $856 | $963 | $1,155 | $1,241 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $898 | $1,027 | $1,155 | $1,386 | $1,489 |
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 | $905 | $918 | $1,204 | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| Low HOME Rent | $750 | $856 | $963 | $1,070 | $1,156 |
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