FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dawes County
Studio
$715
1BR
$786
2BR
$1,031
3BR
$1,372
4BR
$1,378
Dawes County, Nebraska
FIPS 31045 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Dawes County, NE
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $715 | $8,580 |
| 1-Bedroom | $786 | $9,432 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,031 | $12,372 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,372 | $16,464 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,378 | $16,536 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,031/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$41,240/yr ($3,437/mo). Area Median Income is $99,900.
At NE's state minimum wage of $13.50/hr, a worker would need to work 59 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $715 | $786 | $1,031 | $1,372 | $1,378 |
| FY2025 | $638 | $709 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,235 |
| FY2024 | $614 | $709 | $906 | $1,204 | $1,208 |
| FY2023 | $584 | $661 | $859 | $1,142 | $1,167 |
| FY2022 | $507 | $584 | $757 | $973 | $1,037 |
| FY2021 | $492 | $565 | $745 | $927 | $1,036 |
| FY2020 | $463 | $539 | $710 | $885 | $1,000 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $99,900
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $20,900 | $23,850 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $34,750 | $39,750 | $44,700 | $49,650 | $53,650 | $57,600 |
| 80% AMI | $55,650 | $63,550 | $71,550 | $79,450 | $85,850 | $92,200 |