FY2026 Fair Market Rents — St. John Island, VI
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,563
1BR
$1,578
2BR
$1,969
3BR
$2,362
4BR
$2,607
Hours/week at min wage
209 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-9.6%
$209 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +20.6%
Voucher payment standard
$1,772–$2,166
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
St. John Island, VI
Non-Metropolitan area · VI · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,563 | $18,756 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,578 | $18,936 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,969 | $23,628 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,362 | $28,344 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,607 | $31,284 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,563 → FY2026 $1,969
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,563 | $1,578 | $1,969 | $2,362 | $2,607 |
| FY2025 | $1,494 | $1,753 | $2,178 | $2,624 | $2,888 |
| FY2024 | $1,441 | $1,707 | $2,122 | $2,566 | $2,826 |
| FY2023 | $1,243 | $1,473 | $1,831 | $2,228 | $2,460 |
| FY2022 | $1,154 | $1,368 | $1,700 | $2,101 | $2,305 |
| FY2021 | $1,109 | $1,314 | $1,633 | $2,031 | $2,214 |
| FY2020 | $1,061 | $1,258 | $1,563 | $1,948 | $2,117 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $81,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $25,150 | $28,750 | $32,350 | $35,900 | $38,800 | $41,650 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $41,900 | $47,900 | $53,900 | $59,850 | $64,650 | $69,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $67,050 | $76,600 | $86,200 | $95,750 | $103,450 | $111,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$23,628/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
29% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$78,760/yr
$6,563/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 | $713 | $815 | $916 | $1,100 | $1,181 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $855 | $978 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,418 |
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 | $1,324 | $1,324 | $1,324 | $1,324 | $1,324 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,047 | $1,197 | $1,347 | $1,496 | $1,616 |