What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Austin County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Austin County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,095 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $885, 1-bedroom is $891, 3-bedroom is $1,523, and 4-bedroom is $1,837.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Austin County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $43,800 per year ($3,650 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,095 in Austin County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Austin County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$885

1BR

$891

2BR

$1,095

3BR

$1,523

4BR

$1,837

Hours/week at min wage

117 hrs

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

YoY change (2BR)

+9.4%

+$94 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +14.5%

Voucher payment standard

$986–$1,205

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

Austin County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area

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

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$885	$10,620
1-Bedroom	$891	$10,692
2-Bedroom	$1,095	$13,140
3-Bedroom	$1,523	$18,276
4-Bedroom	$1,837	$22,044

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $961 → FY2026 $1,095

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$885	$891	$1,095	$1,523	$1,837
FY2025	$802	$891	$1,001	$1,403	$1,635
FY2024	$727	$821	$922	$1,299	$1,565
FY2023	$639	$826	$955	$1,357	$1,627
FY2022	$606	$778	$912	$1,258	$1,561
FY2021	$650	$810	$956	$1,242	$1,641
FY2020	$722	$793	$961	$1,198	$1,687

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $104,000

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$21,850	$25,000	$28,100	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$36,400	$41,600	$46,800	$52,000	$56,200	$60,350
80% AMI (Low)	$58,250	$66,600	$74,900	$83,200	$89,900	$96,550

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,140/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

12.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$43,800/yr

$3,650/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	$910	$1,040	$1,170	$1,404	$1,507
60% AMI Maximum	$1,092	$1,248	$1,404	$1,684	$1,809

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	$885	$891	$1,095	$1,523	$1,690
Low HOME Rent	$910	$1,040	$1,170	$1,300	$1,405

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