FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Northern Mariana Islands
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$665
1BR
$735
2BR
$965
3BR
$1,342
4BR
$1,612
Hours/week at min wage
103 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-3.1%
$31 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +25%
Voucher payment standard
$869–$1,062
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Northern Mariana Islands
Non-Metropolitan area · MP · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $665 | $7,980 |
| 1-Bedroom | $735 | $8,820 |
| 2-Bedroom | $965 | $11,580 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,342 | $16,104 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,612 | $19,344 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $737 → FY2026 $965
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $665 | $735 | $965 | $1,342 | $1,612 |
| FY2025 | $683 | $759 | $996 | $1,396 | $1,673 |
| FY2024 | $652 | $732 | $962 | $1,356 | $1,633 |
| FY2023 | $570 | $647 | $852 | $1,211 | $1,451 |
| FY2022 | $532 | $608 | $800 | $1,136 | $1,369 |
| FY2021 | $509 | $586 | $772 | $1,105 | $1,337 |
| FY2020 | $480 | $560 | $737 | $1,063 | $1,281 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $45,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $11,950 | $13,700 | $15,400 | $17,100 | $18,450 | $19,850 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $19,700 | $22,500 | $25,300 | $28,100 | $30,350 | $32,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $31,500 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $44,950 | $48,550 | $52,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,580/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
25.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,600/yr
$3,217/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 | $394 | $451 | $507 | $608 | $653 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $473 | $541 | $608 | $730 | $784 |
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 | $665 | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 |
| Low HOME Rent | $492 | $562 | $632 | $702 | $758 |