FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Williamsport, PA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$824
1BR
$995
2BR
$1,195
3BR
$1,586
4BR
$1,737
Hours/week at min wage
127 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#363
of 661 U.S. metros (top 56% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.2%
+$70 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,076–$1,315
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Williamsport, PA MSA
Metropolitan area · PA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $824 | $9,888 |
| 1-Bedroom | $995 | $11,940 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,195 | $14,340 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,586 | $19,032 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,737 | $20,844 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $823 → FY2026 $1,195
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $824 | $995 | $1,195 | $1,586 | $1,737 |
| FY2025 | $771 | $943 | $1,125 | $1,477 | $1,629 |
| FY2024 | $756 | $902 | $1,082 | $1,396 | $1,559 |
| FY2023 | $726 | $799 | $968 | $1,246 | $1,339 |
| FY2022 | $709 | $713 | $885 | $1,137 | $1,200 |
| FY2021 | $684 | $688 | $863 | $1,141 | $1,170 |
| FY2020 | $654 | $658 | $823 | $1,104 | $1,122 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $85,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,100 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,200 | $34,500 | $38,800 | $43,100 | $46,550 | $50,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,300 | $55,200 | $62,100 | $68,950 | $74,500 | $80,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,340/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,800/yr
$3,983/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 | $745 | $852 | $958 | $1,150 | $1,235 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $894 | $1,022 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,482 |
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 | $824 | $995 | $1,195 | $1,384 | $1,384 |
| Low HOME Rent | $755 | $862 | $970 | $1,077 | $1,163 |
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