FY2026 Fair Market Rents — McCormick County, SC
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$719
1BR
$729
2BR
$956
3BR
$1,251
4BR
$1,320
Hours/week at min wage
102 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-1.6%
$16 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +40.8%
Voucher payment standard
$860–$1,052
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
McCormick 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) | $719 | $8,628 |
| 1-Bedroom | $729 | $8,748 |
| 2-Bedroom | $956 | $11,472 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,251 | $15,012 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,320 | $15,840 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $651 → FY2026 $956
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $719 | $729 | $956 | $1,251 | $1,320 |
| FY2025 | $734 | $741 | $972 | $1,263 | $1,340 |
| FY2024 | $752 | $757 | $994 | $1,283 | $1,398 |
| FY2023 | $601 | $605 | $796 | $1,131 | $1,138 |
| FY2022 | $538 | $541 | $712 | $1,011 | $1,036 |
| FY2021 | $512 | $515 | $679 | $972 | $996 |
| FY2020 | $491 | $494 | $651 | $882 | $937 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,650 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,350 | $33,550 | $37,750 | $41,900 | $45,300 | $48,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $46,950 | $53,650 | $60,350 | $67,050 | $72,450 | $77,800 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,472/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,240/yr
$3,187/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 | $733 | $838 | $942 | $1,131 | $1,215 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $879 | $1,005 | $1,131 | $1,357 | $1,458 |
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 | $719 | $729 | $956 | $1,251 | $1,320 |
| Low HOME Rent | $733 | $838 | $943 | $1,047 | $1,132 |
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