FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Greenwood County, SC
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$703
1BR
$757
2BR
$934
3BR
$1,135
4BR
$1,275
Hours/week at min wage
100 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-4.8%
$47 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +29.4%
Voucher payment standard
$841–$1,027
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Greenwood 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) | $703 | $8,436 |
| 1-Bedroom | $757 | $9,084 |
| 2-Bedroom | $934 | $11,208 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,135 | $13,620 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,275 | $15,300 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $651 → FY2026 $934
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $703 | $757 | $934 | $1,135 | $1,275 |
| FY2025 | $781 | $786 | $981 | $1,186 | $1,337 |
| FY2024 | $781 | $786 | $992 | $1,199 | $1,321 |
| FY2023 | $689 | $694 | $845 | $1,046 | $1,135 |
| FY2022 | $644 | $648 | $793 | $1,025 | $1,075 |
| FY2021 | $619 | $628 | $722 | $971 | $979 |
| FY2020 | $513 | $558 | $651 | $879 | $882 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $74,600
| 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
$11,208/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$37,360/yr
$3,113/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 | $652 | $746 | $839 | $1,007 | $1,081 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $783 | $895 | $1,007 | $1,208 | $1,298 |
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 | $703 | $757 | $934 | $1,135 | $1,212 |
| Low HOME Rent | $653 | $746 | $840 | $932 | $1,007 |
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