FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Orange County, VT
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,040
1BR
$1,167
2BR
$1,362
3BR
$1,757
4BR
$1,878
Hours/week at min wage
75 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.01/hr (VT)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.2%
+$103 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,226–$1,498
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Orange 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) | $1,040 | $12,480 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,167 | $14,004 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,362 | $16,344 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,757 | $21,084 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,878 | $22,536 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $989 → FY2026 $1,362
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,040 | $1,167 | $1,362 | $1,757 | $1,878 |
| FY2025 | $1,013 | $1,034 | $1,259 | $1,647 | $1,727 |
| FY2024 | $976 | $1,003 | $1,244 | $1,601 | $1,671 |
| FY2023 | $852 | $857 | $1,125 | $1,427 | $1,511 |
| FY2022 | $787 | $793 | $1,043 | $1,304 | $1,436 |
| FY2021 | $740 | $745 | $982 | $1,250 | $1,352 |
| FY2020 | $746 | $751 | $989 | $1,280 | $1,401 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $105,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,200 | $25,350 | $28,500 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,950 | $42,200 | $47,500 | $52,750 | $57,000 | $61,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,100 | $67,550 | $76,000 | $84,400 | $91,200 | $97,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,344/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$54,480/yr
$4,540/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 | $923 | $1,055 | $1,186 | $1,424 | $1,529 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,107 | $1,266 | $1,424 | $1,709 | $1,835 |
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 | $1,040 | $1,167 | $1,362 | $1,714 | $1,714 |
| Low HOME Rent | $923 | $1,055 | $1,187 | $1,318 | $1,425 |