FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Potter County, SD
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$736
1BR
$813
2BR
$1,067
3BR
$1,358
4BR
$1,652
Hours/week at min wage
72 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.50/hr (SD)
YoY change (2BR)
+13.6%
+$128 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +46.8%
Voucher payment standard
$960–$1,174
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Potter County, SD
Non-Metropolitan area · SD · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $736 | $8,832 |
| 1-Bedroom | $813 | $9,756 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,067 | $12,804 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,358 | $16,296 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,652 | $19,824 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $745 → FY2026 $1,067
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $736 | $813 | $1,067 | $1,358 | $1,652 |
| FY2025 | $644 | $716 | $939 | $1,221 | $1,465 |
| FY2024 | $666 | $748 | $983 | $1,301 | $1,309 |
| FY2023 | $575 | $628 | $826 | $1,103 | $1,118 |
| FY2022 | $541 | $575 | $757 | $993 | $1,027 |
| FY2021 | $509 | $552 | $727 | $946 | $1,133 |
| FY2020 | $509 | $566 | $745 | $964 | $1,128 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $98,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,650 | $23,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,400 | $39,300 | $44,200 | $49,100 | $53,050 | $57,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,000 | $62,850 | $70,700 | $78,550 | $84,850 | $91,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,804/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,680/yr
$3,557/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 | $859 | $982 | $1,104 | $1,325 | $1,423 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,031 | $1,178 | $1,325 | $1,590 | $1,708 |
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 | $736 | $813 | $1,067 | $1,358 | $1,595 |
| Low HOME Rent | $860 | $982 | $1,105 | $1,227 | $1,326 |
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