FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Southampton County-Franklin city, VA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:
Studio
$884
1BR
$890
2BR
$1,167
3BR
$1,492
4BR
$1,960
Hours/week at min wage
73 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $12.41/hr (VA)
National rank
#342
of 639 U.S. metros (top 54% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.8%
+$114 vs FY2024
Voucher payment standard
$1,050–$1,284
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Southampton County-Franklin city, VA HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · VA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2025 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $884 | $10,608 |
| 1-Bedroom | $890 | $10,680 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,167 | $14,004 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,492 | $17,904 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,960 | $23,520 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2023 $953 → FY2025 $1,167
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $884 | $890 | $1,167 | $1,492 | $1,960 |
| FY2024 | $908 | $910 | $1,053 | $1,339 | $1,787 |
| FY2023 | $804 | $817 | $953 | $1,244 | $1,623 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2024 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $87,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,050 | $20,600 | $25,820 | $31,200 | $36,580 | $41,960 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,050 | $34,350 | $38,650 | $42,950 | $46,400 | $49,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,100 | $55,000 | $61,850 | $68,700 | $74,200 | $79,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,004/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,680/yr
$3,890/mo gross income
FY2024 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 | $767 | $877 | $986 | $1,183 | $1,271 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $920 | $1,052 | $1,183 | $1,420 | $1,525 |
FY2024 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 | $908 | $910 | $1,053 | $1,339 | $1,425 |
| Low HOME Rent | $751 | $858 | $966 | $1,073 | $1,160 |
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Related Pages
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- Income Limits — Southampton County-Franklin city, VA HUD Metro FMR Area
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