FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Valdosta, GA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$915
1BR
$921
2BR
$1,192
3BR
$1,583
4BR
$1,915
Hours/week at min wage
127 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#366
of 661 U.S. metros (top 56% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.1%
+$47 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +54.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,073–$1,311
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Valdosta, GA MSA
Metropolitan area · GA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $915 | $10,980 |
| 1-Bedroom | $921 | $11,052 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,192 | $14,304 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,583 | $18,996 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,915 | $22,980 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $720 → FY2026 $1,192
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $915 | $921 | $1,192 | $1,583 | $1,915 |
| FY2025 | $877 | $882 | $1,145 | $1,529 | $1,773 |
| FY2024 | $787 | $792 | $1,039 | $1,389 | $1,618 |
| FY2023 | $680 | $685 | $895 | $1,219 | $1,411 |
| FY2022 | $639 | $643 | $833 | $1,159 | $1,376 |
| FY2021 | $588 | $591 | $770 | $1,086 | $1,333 |
| FY2020 | $549 | $552 | $720 | $1,025 | $1,264 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $82,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,400 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,950 | $33,050 | $37,200 | $41,300 | $44,650 | $47,950 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $46,300 | $52,900 | $59,500 | $66,100 | $71,400 | $76,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,304/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,680/yr
$3,973/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 | $722 | $826 | $929 | $1,115 | $1,197 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $867 | $991 | $1,115 | $1,338 | $1,437 |
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 | $915 | $921 | $1,192 | $1,342 | $1,342 |
| Low HOME Rent | $723 | $826 | $930 | $1,032 | $1,116 |
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