FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Haywood County
Studio
$1,039
1BR
$1,122
2BR
$1,230
3BR
$1,475
4BR
$1,844
Haywood County, North Carolina
FIPS 37087 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Haywood County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,039 | $12,468 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,122 | $13,464 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,230 | $14,760 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,475 | $17,700 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,844 | $22,128 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,230/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$49,200/yr ($4,100/mo). Area Median Income is $86,700.
At NC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 131 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,039 | $1,122 | $1,230 | $1,475 | $1,844 |
| FY2025 | $987 | $1,105 | $1,223 | $1,473 | $1,736 |
| FY2024 | $1,068 | $1,102 | $1,237 | $1,496 | $1,692 |
| FY2023 | $686 | $893 | $1,009 | $1,228 | $1,453 |
| FY2022 | $637 | $822 | $937 | $1,165 | $1,422 |
| FY2021 | $587 | $726 | $827 | $1,051 | $1,336 |
| FY2020 | $652 | $806 | $918 | $1,167 | $1,484 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $86,700
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $18,200 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $30,350 | $34,700 | $39,050 | $43,350 | $46,850 | $50,300 |
| 80% AMI | $48,550 | $55,500 | $62,450 | $69,350 | $74,900 | $80,450 |