FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$449
1BR
$467
2BR
$516
3BR
$661
4BR
$762
Hours/week at min wage
38 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.50/hr (PR)
YoY change (2BR)
-9.9%
$57 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.6%
Voucher payment standard
$464–$568
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) | $449 | $5,388 |
| 1-Bedroom | $467 | $5,604 |
| 2-Bedroom | $516 | $6,192 |
| 3-Bedroom | $661 | $7,932 |
| 4-Bedroom | $762 | $9,144 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $409 → FY2026 $516
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $449 | $467 | $516 | $661 | $762 |
| FY2025 | $498 | $518 | $573 | $730 | $846 |
| FY2024 | $461 | $474 | $532 | $664 | $758 |
| FY2023 | $439 | $449 | $507 | $617 | $781 |
| FY2022 | $420 | $427 | $487 | $602 | $819 |
| 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) | $10,550 | $12,050 | $13,550 | $15,050 | $16,300 | $17,500 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $10,550 | $12,050 | $13,550 | $15,050 | $16,300 | $17,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $16,900 | $19,300 | $21,700 | $24,100 | $26,050 | $28,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$6,192/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
22.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$20,640/yr
$1,720/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 | $449 | $453 | $453 | $453 | $453 |
| Low HOME Rent | $263 | $301 | $338 | $376 | $407 |
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