FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$461
1BR
$479
2BR
$531
3BR
$743
4BR
$805
Hours/week at min wage
39 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.50/hr (PR)
YoY change (2BR)
-9.8%
$58 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +26.1%
Voucher payment standard
$478–$584
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area
Non-Metropolitan area · PR · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $461 | $5,532 |
| 1-Bedroom | $479 | $5,748 |
| 2-Bedroom | $531 | $6,372 |
| 3-Bedroom | $743 | $8,916 |
| 4-Bedroom | $805 | $9,660 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $409 → FY2026 $531
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $461 | $479 | $531 | $743 | $805 |
| FY2025 | $512 | $532 | $589 | $825 | $894 |
| FY2024 | $454 | $467 | $524 | $738 | $828 |
| FY2023 | $421 | $430 | $486 | $685 | $770 |
| FY2022 | $392 | $399 | $455 | $646 | $750 |
| FY2021 | $361 | $369 | $421 | $561 | $623 |
| FY2020 | $346 | $349 | $409 | $544 | $614 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $27,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $10,850 | $12,400 | $13,950 | $15,450 | $16,700 | $17,950 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $10,850 | $12,400 | $13,950 | $15,450 | $16,700 | $17,950 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $17,300 | $19,800 | $22,250 | $24,700 | $26,700 | $28,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$6,372/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
22.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$21,240/yr
$1,770/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 | $244 | $279 | $313 | $376 | $404 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $292 | $334 | $376 | $451 | $485 |
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 | $453 | $453 | $453 | $453 | $453 |
| Low HOME Rent | $271 | $310 | $348 | $386 | $417 |
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