FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Montcalm County
Studio
$829
1BR
$1,016
2BR
$1,203
3BR
$1,473
4BR
$1,593
Montcalm County, Michigan
FIPS 26117 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Montcalm County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $829 | $9,948 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,016 | $12,192 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,203 | $14,436 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,473 | $17,676 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,593 | $19,116 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,203/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$48,120/yr ($4,010/mo). Area Median Income is $80,600.
At MI's state minimum wage of $12.48/hr, a worker would need to work 75 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $829 | $1,016 | $1,203 | $1,473 | $1,593 |
| FY2025 | $740 | $883 | $1,058 | $1,297 | $1,403 |
| FY2024 | $719 | $818 | $996 | $1,234 | $1,359 |
| FY2023 | $696 | $756 | $922 | $1,136 | $1,371 |
| FY2022 | $608 | $639 | $782 | $978 | $1,230 |
| FY2021 | $634 | $643 | $790 | $1,009 | $1,301 |
| FY2020 | $595 | $598 | $748 | $969 | $1,218 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $80,600
| 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 |