FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Chickasaw County
Studio
$682
1BR
$778
2BR
$919
3BR
$1,278
4BR
$1,293
Chickasaw County, Iowa
FIPS 19037 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Chickasaw County, IA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $682 | $8,184 |
| 1-Bedroom | $778 | $9,336 |
| 2-Bedroom | $919 | $11,028 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,278 | $15,336 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,293 | $15,516 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $919/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$36,760/yr ($3,063/mo). Area Median Income is $97,700.
At IA's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 98 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $682 | $778 | $919 | $1,278 | $1,293 |
| FY2025 | $665 | $722 | $877 | $1,229 | $1,329 |
| FY2024 | $667 | $687 | $862 | $1,215 | $1,355 |
| FY2023 | $624 | $627 | $795 | $1,130 | $1,240 |
| FY2022 | $603 | $607 | $739 | $1,050 | $1,171 |
| FY2021 | $519 | $596 | $715 | $1,023 | $1,167 |
| FY2020 | $497 | $591 | $687 | $991 | $1,111 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $97,700
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $20,550 | $23,450 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $34,200 | $39,100 | $44,000 | $48,850 | $52,800 | $56,700 |
| 80% AMI | $54,750 | $62,550 | $70,350 | $78,150 | $84,450 | $90,700 |