FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hardee County
Studio
$1,058
1BR
$1,064
2BR
$1,248
3BR
$1,691
4BR
$2,094
Hardee County, Florida
FIPS 12049 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Hardee County, FL
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,058 | $12,696 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,064 | $12,768 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,248 | $14,976 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,691 | $20,292 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,094 | $25,128 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,248/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$49,920/yr ($4,160/mo). Area Median Income is $71,300.
At FL's state minimum wage of $14.00/hr, a worker would need to work 69 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,058 | $1,064 | $1,248 | $1,691 | $2,094 |
| FY2025 | $783 | $788 | $1,003 | $1,335 | $1,340 |
| FY2024 | $718 | $723 | $950 | $1,235 | $1,327 |
| FY2023 | $666 | $671 | $883 | $1,114 | $1,241 |
| FY2022 | $591 | $595 | $783 | $971 | $1,202 |
| FY2021 | $565 | $569 | $750 | $972 | $1,168 |
| FY2020 | $611 | $614 | $731 | $1,015 | $1,202 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $71,300
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $27,400 | $31,350 | $35,250 | $39,150 | $42,250 | $45,400 |
| 80% AMI | $43,850 | $50,100 | $56,350 | $62,600 | $67,650 | $72,650 |