FY2026 Fair Market Rents — South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Studio
$1,372
1BR
$1,591
2BR
$1,969
3BR
$2,433
4BR
$2,872
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
FIPS 09170 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: New Haven, CT MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,372 | $16,464 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,591 | $19,092 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,969 | $23,628 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,433 | $29,196 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,872 | $34,464 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,969/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$78,760/yr ($6,563/mo). Area Median Income is $123,200.
At CT's state minimum wage of $16.35/hr, a worker would need to work 93 hours/week to afford that rent.
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $123,200
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $26,150 | $29,900 | $33,650 | $37,350 | $40,350 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $43,600 | $49,800 | $56,050 | $62,250 | $67,250 | $72,250 |
| 80% AMI | $69,750 | $79,700 | $89,650 | $99,600 | $107,600 | $115,550 |