FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Studio
$1,287
1BR
$1,496
2BR
$1,866
3BR
$2,406
4BR
$2,988
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
FIPS 09180 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Norwich-New London, CT HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,287 | $15,444 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,496 | $17,952 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,866 | $22,392 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,406 | $28,872 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,988 | $35,856 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,866/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$74,640/yr ($6,220/mo). Area Median Income is $111,900.
At CT's state minimum wage of $16.35/hr, a worker would need to work 88 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,287 | $1,496 | $1,866 | $2,406 | $2,988 |
| FY2025 | $1,114 | $1,326 | $1,625 | $2,107 | $2,723 |
| FY2024 | $1,055 | $1,263 | $1,556 | $2,030 | $2,625 |
| FY2023 | $970 | $1,177 | $1,450 | $1,878 | $2,470 |
| FY2022 | $833 | $1,006 | $1,254 | $1,616 | $2,102 |
| FY2021 | $810 | $976 | $1,227 | $1,584 | $2,027 |
| FY2020 | $815 | $938 | $1,191 | $1,542 | $1,908 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $111,900
| 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 |