FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Branch County
Studio
$689
1BR
$840
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,324
4BR
$1,329
Branch County, Michigan
FIPS 26023 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Branch County, MI
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $689 | $8,268 |
| 1-Bedroom | $840 | $10,080 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,324 | $15,888 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,329 | $15,948 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $973/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$38,920/yr ($3,243/mo). Area Median Income is $81,800.
At MI's state minimum wage of $12.48/hr, a worker would need to work 60 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $689 | $840 | $973 | $1,324 | $1,329 |
| FY2025 | $673 | $776 | $933 | $1,232 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $747 | $752 | $928 | $1,233 | $1,236 |
| FY2023 | $650 | $654 | $828 | $1,067 | $1,112 |
| FY2022 | $619 | $629 | $796 | $1,009 | $1,079 |
| FY2021 | $589 | $625 | $792 | $995 | $1,074 |
| FY2020 | $551 | $578 | $732 | $933 | $992 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $81,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $17,600 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $29,300 | $33,450 | $37,650 | $41,800 | $45,150 | $48,500 |
| 80% AMI | $46,850 | $53,550 | $60,250 | $66,900 | $72,300 | $77,650 |