FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$414
1BR
$433
2BR
$475
3BR
$661
4BR
$717
Hours/week at min wage
35 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.50/hr (PR)
YoY change (2BR)
0%
$0 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +12.8%
Voucher payment standard
$428–$523
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) | $414 | $4,968 |
| 1-Bedroom | $433 | $5,196 |
| 2-Bedroom | $475 | $5,700 |
| 3-Bedroom | $661 | $7,932 |
| 4-Bedroom | $717 | $8,604 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $409 → FY2026 $475
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $414 | $433 | $475 | $661 | $717 |
| FY2025 | $413 | $429 | $475 | $666 | $733 |
| FY2024 | $410 | $421 | $473 | $667 | $737 |
| FY2023 | $385 | $393 | $444 | $616 | $681 |
| FY2022 | $364 | $370 | $422 | $575 | $631 |
| 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) | $9,800 | $11,200 | $12,600 | $13,950 | $15,100 | $16,200 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $9,800 | $11,200 | $12,600 | $13,950 | $15,100 | $16,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $15,650 | $17,850 | $20,100 | $22,300 | $24,100 | $25,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$5,700/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$19,000/yr
$1,583/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 | $414 | $433 | $453 | $453 | $453 |
| Low HOME Rent | $245 | $280 | $315 | $348 | $377 |
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