FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Polk County
Studio
$729
1BR
$733
2BR
$888
3BR
$1,235
4BR
$1,490
Polk County, Missouri
FIPS 29167 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Polk County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $729 | $8,748 |
| 1-Bedroom | $733 | $8,796 |
| 2-Bedroom | $888 | $10,656 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,235 | $14,820 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,490 | $17,880 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $888/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$35,520/yr ($2,960/mo). Area Median Income is $80,300.
At MO's state minimum wage of $13.75/hr, a worker would need to work 50 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $729 | $733 | $888 | $1,235 | $1,490 |
| FY2025 | $677 | $681 | $837 | $1,170 | $1,406 |
| FY2024 | $638 | $642 | $797 | $1,090 | $1,285 |
| FY2023 | $576 | $579 | $746 | $979 | $1,121 |
| FY2022 | $521 | $524 | $686 | $883 | $995 |
| FY2021 | $525 | $528 | $696 | $896 | $944 |
| FY2020 | $518 | $521 | $685 | $936 | $962 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $80,300
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,900 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $28,150 | $32,150 | $36,150 | $40,150 | $43,400 | $46,600 |
| 80% AMI | $45,000 | $51,400 | $57,850 | $64,250 | $69,400 | $74,550 |