FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bennington County, VT
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,020
1BR
$1,142
2BR
$1,297
3BR
$1,804
4BR
$2,159
Hours/week at min wage
72 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.01/hr (VT)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.9%
+$72 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38%
Voucher payment standard
$1,167–$1,427
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Bennington County, VT
Non-Metropolitan area · VT · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,020 | $12,240 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,142 | $13,704 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,297 | $15,564 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,804 | $21,648 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,159 | $25,908 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $935 → FY2026 $1,297
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,020 | $1,142 | $1,297 | $1,804 | $2,159 |
| FY2025 | $936 | $1,069 | $1,225 | $1,709 | $1,986 |
| FY2024 | $936 | $1,006 | $1,241 | $1,642 | $1,929 |
| FY2023 | $849 | $886 | $1,120 | $1,455 | $1,578 |
| FY2022 | $763 | $822 | $1,018 | $1,337 | $1,380 |
| FY2021 | $710 | $819 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,275 |
| FY2020 | $753 | $821 | $935 | $1,262 | $1,267 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $106,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,400 | $25,600 | $28,800 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,350 | $42,700 | $48,050 | $53,350 | $57,650 | $61,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,750 | $68,300 | $76,850 | $85,350 | $92,200 | $99,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,564/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$51,880/yr
$4,323/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 | $933 | $1,067 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,547 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,120 | $1,280 | $1,440 | $1,728 | $1,856 |
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 | $1,020 | $1,142 | $1,297 | $1,733 | $1,733 |
| Low HOME Rent | $933 | $1,067 | $1,201 | $1,333 | $1,441 |