FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jackson County
Studio
$840
1BR
$879
2BR
$964
3BR
$1,272
4BR
$1,276
Jackson County, North Carolina
FIPS 37099 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Jackson County, NC
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $840 | $10,080 |
| 1-Bedroom | $879 | $10,548 |
| 2-Bedroom | $964 | $11,568 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,272 | $15,264 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,276 | $15,312 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $964/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$38,560/yr ($3,213/mo). Area Median Income is $78,200.
At NC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 103 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $840 | $879 | $964 | $1,272 | $1,276 |
| FY2025 | $836 | $868 | $961 | $1,269 | $1,274 |
| FY2024 | $776 | $797 | $895 | $1,187 | $1,192 |
| FY2023 | $674 | $689 | $778 | $1,041 | $1,045 |
| FY2022 | $626 | $637 | $726 | $1,030 | $1,146 |
| FY2021 | $615 | $620 | $718 | $1,008 | $1,151 |
| FY2020 | $583 | $586 | $693 | $961 | $1,217 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $78,200
| 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 |