FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lee County, SC
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$678
1BR
$687
2BR
$902
3BR
$1,111
4BR
$1,194
Hours/week at min wage
96 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-3.3%
$31 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +32.8%
Voucher payment standard
$812–$992
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lee 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) | $678 | $8,136 |
| 1-Bedroom | $687 | $8,244 |
| 2-Bedroom | $902 | $10,824 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,111 | $13,332 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,194 | $14,328 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $651 → FY2026 $902
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $678 | $687 | $902 | $1,111 | $1,194 |
| FY2025 | $705 | $711 | $933 | $1,232 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $684 | $689 | $905 | $1,233 | $1,238 |
| FY2023 | $627 | $631 | $780 | $1,109 | $1,304 |
| FY2022 | $579 | $583 | $712 | $1,011 | $1,219 |
| FY2021 | $557 | $562 | $679 | $888 | $1,149 |
| FY2020 | $513 | $534 | $651 | $818 | $935 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $61,400
| 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
$10,824/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,080/yr
$3,007/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 | $537 | $614 | $690 | $828 | $890 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $644 | $736 | $828 | $994 | $1,068 |
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 | $678 | $687 | $902 | $997 | $997 |
| Low HOME Rent | $653 | $746 | $840 | $932 | $1,007 |
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