FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Halifax County
Studio
$638
1BR
$742
2BR
$925
3BR
$1,190
4BR
$1,367
Halifax County, North Carolina
FIPS 37083 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Halifax County, NC
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $638 | $7,656 |
| 1-Bedroom | $742 | $8,904 |
| 2-Bedroom | $925 | $11,100 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,190 | $14,280 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,367 | $16,404 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $925/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$37,000/yr ($3,083/mo). Area Median Income is $63,600.
At NC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 99 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $638 | $742 | $925 | $1,190 | $1,367 |
| FY2025 | $638 | $737 | $930 | $1,141 | $1,389 |
| FY2024 | $600 | $687 | $885 | $1,070 | $1,327 |
| FY2023 | $564 | $640 | $843 | $1,026 | $1,299 |
| FY2022 | $614 | $618 | $813 | $1,005 | $1,201 |
| FY2021 | $564 | $568 | $748 | $937 | $1,109 |
| FY2020 | $555 | $558 | $720 | $950 | $1,062 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $63,600
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $27,450 | $31,350 | $35,250 | $39,150 | $42,300 | $45,450 |
| 80% AMI | $43,900 | $50,150 | $56,400 | $62,650 | $67,700 | $72,700 |