FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Chase County
Studio
$666
1BR
$738
2BR
$961
3BR
$1,152
4BR
$1,612
Chase County, Nebraska
FIPS 31029 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Chase County, NE
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $666 | $7,992 |
| 1-Bedroom | $738 | $8,856 |
| 2-Bedroom | $961 | $11,532 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,152 | $13,824 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,612 | $19,344 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $961/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$38,440/yr ($3,203/mo). Area Median Income is $96,200.
At NE's state minimum wage of $13.50/hr, a worker would need to work 55 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $666 | $738 | $961 | $1,152 | $1,612 |
| FY2025 | $622 | $819 | $907 | $1,093 | $1,523 |
| FY2024 | $591 | $777 | $872 | $1,093 | $1,480 |
| FY2023 | $562 | $731 | $826 | $1,146 | $1,407 |
| FY2022 | $507 | $664 | $757 | $981 | $1,037 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $644 | $734 | $933 | $1,021 |
| FY2020 | $455 | $608 | $698 | $870 | $983 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $96,200
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $20,200 | $23,100 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $33,700 | $38,500 | $43,300 | $48,100 | $51,950 | $55,800 |
| 80% AMI | $53,900 | $61,600 | $69,300 | $76,950 | $83,150 | $89,300 |