What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA is $1,044 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $720, 1-bedroom is $818, 3-bedroom is $1,338, and 4-bedroom is $1,464.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $41,760 per year ($3,480 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,044 in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$720

1BR

$818

2BR

$1,044

3BR

$1,338

4BR

$1,464

Hours/week at min wage

111 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

YoY change (2BR)

+0.1%

+$1 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.9%

Voucher payment standard

$940–$1,148

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA

Non-Metropolitan area · TN · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$720	$8,640
1-Bedroom	$818	$9,816
2-Bedroom	$1,044	$12,528
3-Bedroom	$1,338	$16,056
4-Bedroom	$1,464	$17,568

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,044

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$720	$818	$1,044	$1,338	$1,464
FY2025	$738	$824	$1,043	$1,343	$1,538
FY2024	$677	$717	$905	$1,179	$1,335
FY2023	$583	$627	$793	$1,041	$1,170
FY2022	$524	$546	$702	$920	$1,012
FY2021	$513	$533	$701	$916	$1,008
FY2020	$533	$542	$714	$933	$1,029

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $81,800

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,200	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$28,650	$32,750	$36,850	$40,900	$44,200	$47,450
80% AMI (Low)	$45,850	$52,400	$58,950	$65,450	$70,700	$75,950

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,528/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15.3% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$41,760/yr

$3,480/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	$715	$818	$920	$1,104	$1,186
60% AMI Maximum	$858	$981	$1,104	$1,325	$1,423

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	$720	$818	$1,044	$1,329	$1,329
Low HOME Rent	$716	$818	$921	$1,022	$1,105

Compare Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA With Other TN Metros

vs. Campbell County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Cleveland, TN MSA vs. Crockett County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Gibson County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Grainger County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area