FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Oconee County, SC
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$712
1BR
$717
2BR
$941
3BR
$1,153
4BR
$1,337
Hours/week at min wage
100 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-3.7%
$36 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +29.8%
Voucher payment standard
$847–$1,035
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Oconee 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) | $712 | $8,544 |
| 1-Bedroom | $717 | $8,604 |
| 2-Bedroom | $941 | $11,292 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,153 | $13,836 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,337 | $16,044 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $674 → FY2026 $941
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $712 | $717 | $941 | $1,153 | $1,337 |
| FY2025 | $715 | $745 | $977 | $1,203 | $1,381 |
| FY2024 | $670 | $752 | $988 | $1,215 | $1,348 |
| FY2023 | $558 | $634 | $835 | $1,055 | $1,122 |
| FY2022 | $536 | $613 | $806 | $1,041 | $1,093 |
| FY2021 | $507 | $550 | $725 | $996 | $1,028 |
| FY2020 | $477 | $512 | $674 | $943 | $1,114 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $90,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,700 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,100 | $35,550 | $40,000 | $44,450 | $48,050 | $51,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,800 | $56,900 | $64,000 | $71,100 | $76,800 | $82,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,292/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$37,640/yr
$3,137/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 | $788 | $901 | $1,013 | $1,216 | $1,306 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $946 | $1,081 | $1,216 | $1,459 | $1,567 |
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 | $712 | $717 | $941 | $1,153 | $1,337 |
| Low HOME Rent | $777 | $888 | $1,000 | $1,111 | $1,201 |
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