FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County
Studio
$796
1BR
$802
2BR
$1,052
3BR
$1,261
4BR
$1,520
Lincoln County, Nebraska
FIPS 31111 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Lincoln County, NE
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $796 | $9,552 |
| 1-Bedroom | $802 | $9,624 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,052 | $12,624 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,261 | $15,132 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,520 | $18,240 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,052/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$42,080/yr ($3,507/mo). Area Median Income is $90,700.
At NE's state minimum wage of $13.50/hr, a worker would need to work 60 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $796 | $802 | $1,052 | $1,261 | $1,520 |
| FY2025 | $698 | $703 | $922 | $1,155 | $1,375 |
| FY2024 | $675 | $680 | $893 | $1,229 | $1,409 |
| FY2023 | $648 | $653 | $859 | $1,221 | $1,375 |
| FY2022 | $573 | $577 | $759 | $1,078 | $1,092 |
| FY2021 | $556 | $560 | $738 | $997 | $1,001 |
| FY2020 | $536 | $538 | $709 | $957 | $960 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $90,700
| 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 |