FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Howard County
Studio
$720
1BR
$796
2BR
$1,044
3BR
$1,252
4BR
$1,382
Howard County, Missouri
FIPS 29089 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Howard County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $720 | $8,640 |
| 1-Bedroom | $796 | $9,552 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,044 | $12,528 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,252 | $15,024 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,382 | $16,584 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,044/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$41,760/yr ($3,480/mo). Area Median Income is $84,400.
At MO's state minimum wage of $13.75/hr, a worker would need to work 59 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $720 | $796 | $1,044 | $1,252 | $1,382 |
| FY2025 | $625 | $695 | $912 | $1,099 | $1,214 |
| FY2024 | $584 | $656 | $862 | $1,042 | $1,348 |
| FY2023 | $556 | $596 | $785 | $1,034 | $1,231 |
| FY2022 | $516 | $524 | $689 | $931 | $934 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $84,400
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $17,750 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $29,550 | $33,800 | $38,000 | $42,200 | $45,600 | $49,000 |
| 80% AMI | $47,250 | $54,000 | $60,750 | $67,500 | $72,900 | $78,300 |