FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Orleans County, VT
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$940
1BR
$993
2BR
$1,184
3BR
$1,528
4BR
$1,986
Hours/week at min wage
66 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.01/hr (VT)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.7%
+$85 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51%
Voucher payment standard
$1,066–$1,302
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Orleans 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) | $940 | $11,280 |
| 1-Bedroom | $993 | $11,916 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,184 | $14,208 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,528 | $18,336 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,986 | $23,832 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $781 → FY2026 $1,184
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $940 | $993 | $1,184 | $1,528 | $1,986 |
| FY2025 | $845 | $955 | $1,099 | $1,431 | $1,578 |
| FY2024 | $831 | $963 | $1,081 | $1,401 | $1,524 |
| FY2023 | $706 | $844 | $953 | $1,241 | $1,318 |
| FY2022 | $638 | $747 | $851 | $1,132 | $1,244 |
| FY2021 | $592 | $688 | $784 | $1,066 | $1,222 |
| FY2020 | $595 | $686 | $781 | $1,040 | $1,241 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $95,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,000 | $25,150 | $28,300 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,650 | $41,900 | $47,150 | $52,350 | $56,550 | $60,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $58,650 | $67,000 | $75,400 | $83,750 | $90,450 | $97,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,208/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,360/yr
$3,947/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 | $834 | $954 | $1,073 | $1,287 | $1,383 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,001 | $1,144 | $1,287 | $1,545 | $1,659 |
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 | $940 | $993 | $1,184 | $1,528 | $1,550 |
| Low HOME Rent | $916 | $1,047 | $1,178 | $1,308 | $1,413 |