FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jefferson County
Studio
$666
1BR
$759
2BR
$961
3BR
$1,337
4BR
$1,476
Jefferson County, Nebraska
FIPS 31095 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Jefferson County, NE
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $666 | $7,992 |
| 1-Bedroom | $759 | $9,108 |
| 2-Bedroom | $961 | $11,532 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,337 | $16,044 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,476 | $17,712 |
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 $79,800.
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 | $759 | $961 | $1,337 | $1,476 |
| FY2025 | $622 | $717 | $907 | $1,198 | $1,352 |
| FY2024 | $591 | $664 | $872 | $1,120 | $1,161 |
| FY2023 | $562 | $628 | $826 | $1,030 | $1,115 |
| FY2022 | $507 | $575 | $757 | $956 | $1,027 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $557 | $734 | $946 | $1,033 |
| FY2020 | $455 | $530 | $698 | $924 | $983 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $79,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,800 | $22,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $32,950 | $37,650 | $42,350 | $47,050 | $50,850 | $54,600 |
| 80% AMI | $52,750 | $60,250 | $67,800 | $75,300 | $81,350 | $87,350 |