FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Polk County
Studio
$666
1BR
$732
2BR
$961
3BR
$1,152
4BR
$1,284
Polk County, Nebraska
FIPS 31143 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Polk County, NE
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $666 | $7,992 |
| 1-Bedroom | $732 | $8,784 |
| 2-Bedroom | $961 | $11,532 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,152 | $13,824 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,284 | $15,408 |
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 $97,300.
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 | $732 | $961 | $1,152 | $1,284 |
| FY2025 | $622 | $691 | $907 | $1,093 | $1,204 |
| FY2024 | $591 | $664 | $872 | $1,054 | $1,163 |
| FY2023 | $562 | $628 | $826 | $1,017 | $1,110 |
| FY2022 | $507 | $584 | $757 | $1,008 | $1,030 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $568 | $734 | $1,007 | $1,010 |
| FY2020 | $455 | $549 | $698 | $942 | $946 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $97,300
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $20,450 | $23,400 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $34,100 | $38,950 | $43,800 | $48,650 | $52,550 | $56,450 |
| 80% AMI | $54,500 | $62,300 | $70,100 | $77,850 | $84,100 | $90,350 |