FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Rutland County, VT
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,019
1BR
$1,026
2BR
$1,345
3BR
$1,638
4BR
$1,987
Hours/week at min wage
74 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.01/hr (VT)
YoY change (2BR)
+7%
+$88 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +46.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,211–$1,480
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Rutland 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) | $1,019 | $12,228 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,026 | $12,312 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,345 | $16,140 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,638 | $19,656 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,987 | $23,844 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $942 → FY2026 $1,345
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,019 | $1,026 | $1,345 | $1,638 | $1,987 |
| FY2025 | $992 | $998 | $1,257 | $1,551 | $1,942 |
| FY2024 | $991 | $997 | $1,224 | $1,561 | $2,004 |
| FY2023 | $904 | $911 | $1,088 | $1,440 | $1,825 |
| FY2022 | $814 | $834 | $981 | $1,344 | $1,620 |
| FY2021 | $764 | $779 | $918 | $1,252 | $1,378 |
| FY2020 | $772 | $797 | $942 | $1,293 | $1,342 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $98,500
| 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
$16,140/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$53,800/yr
$4,483/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 | $861 | $985 | $1,108 | $1,329 | $1,428 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,034 | $1,182 | $1,329 | $1,595 | $1,713 |
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 | $1,019 | $1,026 | $1,345 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Low HOME Rent | $916 | $1,047 | $1,178 | $1,308 | $1,413 |