FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Howard County
Studio
$632
1BR
$673
2BR
$883
3BR
$1,059
4BR
$1,272
Howard County, Arkansas
FIPS 05061 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Howard County, AR
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $632 | $7,584 |
| 1-Bedroom | $673 | $8,076 |
| 2-Bedroom | $883 | $10,596 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,059 | $12,708 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,272 | $15,264 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $883/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$35,320/yr ($2,943/mo). Area Median Income is $59,800.
At AR's state minimum wage of $11.00/hr, a worker would need to work 62 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $632 | $673 | $883 | $1,059 | $1,272 |
| FY2025 | $634 | $663 | $870 | $1,048 | $1,204 |
| FY2024 | $610 | $626 | $823 | $995 | $1,127 |
| FY2023 | $489 | $563 | $720 | $882 | $967 |
| FY2022 | $456 | $536 | $649 | $816 | $880 |
| FY2021 | $474 | $549 | $654 | $850 | $966 |
| FY2020 | $464 | $500 | $630 | $802 | $908 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $59,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,400 | $41,250 |
| 50% AMI | $24,900 | $28,450 | $32,000 | $35,550 | $38,400 | $41,250 |
| 80% AMI | $39,850 | $45,550 | $51,250 | $56,900 | $61,500 | $66,050 |