What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Buckingham County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Buckingham County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area is $959 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $830, 1-bedroom is $875, 3-bedroom is $1,266, and 4-bedroom is $1,419.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Buckingham County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $38,360 per year ($3,197 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $959 in Buckingham County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Buckingham County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$830

1BR

$875

2BR

$959

3BR

$1,266

4BR

$1,419

Hours/week at min wage

60 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $12.41/hr (VA)

YoY change (2BR)

+2.6%

+$24 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +29.1%

Voucher payment standard

$863–$1,055

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Buckingham County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$830	$9,960
1-Bedroom	$875	$10,500
2-Bedroom	$959	$11,508
3-Bedroom	$1,266	$15,192
4-Bedroom	$1,419	$17,028

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $749 → FY2026 $959

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$830	$875	$959	$1,266	$1,419
FY2025	$809	$834	$935	$1,180	$1,342
FY2024	$825	$856	$1,010	$1,245	$1,359
FY2023	$630	$742	$849	$1,087	$1,162
FY2022	$508	$631	$719	$949	$1,063
FY2021	$564	$652	$743	$1,007	$1,140
FY2020	$513	$658	$749	$1,008	$1,266

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $84,900

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,850	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$29,750	$34,000	$38,250	$42,450	$45,850	$49,250
80% AMI (Low)	$47,550	$54,350	$61,150	$67,900	$73,350	$78,800

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,508/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$38,360/yr

$3,197/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	$742	$849	$955	$1,146	$1,231
60% AMI Maximum	$891	$1,018	$1,146	$1,375	$1,477

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	$830	$875	$959	$1,266	$1,379
Low HOME Rent	$743	$850	$956	$1,061	$1,146

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