FY2026 Fair Market Rents — American Samoa
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$690
1BR
$700
2BR
$919
3BR
$1,278
4BR
$1,542
Hours/week at min wage
98 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-9.2%
$93 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +17.4%
Voucher payment standard
$827–$1,011
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
American Samoa
Non-Metropolitan area · AS · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $690 | $8,280 |
| 1-Bedroom | $700 | $8,400 |
| 2-Bedroom | $919 | $11,028 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,278 | $15,336 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,542 | $18,504 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $748 → FY2026 $919
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $690 | $700 | $919 | $1,278 | $1,542 |
| FY2025 | $766 | $771 | $1,012 | $1,418 | $1,552 |
| FY2024 | $739 | $744 | $977 | $1,377 | $1,498 |
| FY2023 | $653 | $657 | $865 | $1,229 | $1,326 |
| FY2022 | $614 | $618 | $813 | $1,155 | $1,247 |
| FY2021 | $590 | $594 | $783 | $1,121 | $1,201 |
| FY2020 | $564 | $568 | $748 | $1,079 | $1,147 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $38,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $11,800 | $13,500 | $15,200 | $16,850 | $18,200 | $19,550 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $19,650 | $22,450 | $25,250 | $28,050 | $30,350 | $32,550 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $31,450 | $35,950 | $40,450 | $44,900 | $48,500 | $52,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,028/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
28.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$36,760/yr
$3,063/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 | $340 | $389 | $437 | $525 | $564 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $408 | $466 | $525 | $630 | $676 |
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 | $632 | $632 | $632 | $632 | $632 |
| Low HOME Rent | $491 | $561 | $631 | $701 | $758 |