What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Beacon Falls town, CT Exception Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Beacon Falls town, CT Exception Area is $1,788 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,246, 1-bedroom is $1,445, 3-bedroom is $2,210, and 4-bedroom is $2,864.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Beacon Falls town, CT Exception Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $71,520 per year ($5,960 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,788 in Beacon Falls town, CT Exception Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Beacon Falls town, CT Exception Area

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

Studio

$1,246

1BR

$1,445

2BR

$1,788

3BR

$2,210

4BR

$2,864

Hours/week at min wage

85 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.35/hr (CT)

National rank

#98

of 661 U.S. metros (top 16% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$1,609–$1,967

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

Beacon Falls town, CT Exception Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,246	$14,952
1-Bedroom	$1,445	$17,340
2-Bedroom	$1,788	$21,456
3-Bedroom	$2,210	$26,520
4-Bedroom	$2,864	$34,368

FY2025 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $110,000

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$26,050	$29,750	$33,450	$37,150	$40,150	$43,150
50% AMI (Very Low)	$43,400	$49,550	$55,750	$61,900	$66,900	$71,850
80% AMI (Low)	$69,350	$79,250	$89,150	$99,050	$107,000	$114,900

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$21,456/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

19.5% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$71,520/yr

$5,960/mo gross income

FY2025 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	$962	$1,100	$1,237	$1,485	$1,594
60% AMI Maximum	$1,155	$1,320	$1,485	$1,782	$1,914

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