FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Carbon County
Studio
$1,130
1BR
$1,341
2BR
$1,634
3BR
$2,087
4BR
$2,195
Carbon County, Pennsylvania
FIPS 42025 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,130 | $13,560 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,341 | $16,092 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,634 | $19,608 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,087 | $25,044 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,195 | $26,340 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,634/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$65,360/yr ($5,447/mo). Area Median Income is $104,400.
At PA's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 174 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,130 | $1,341 | $1,634 | $2,087 | $2,195 |
| FY2025 | $1,033 | $1,213 | $1,507 | $1,924 | $2,005 |
| FY2024 | $972 | $1,137 | $1,426 | $1,821 | $1,900 |
| FY2023 | $967 | $1,102 | $1,396 | $1,789 | $1,875 |
| FY2022 | $834 | $939 | $1,196 | $1,542 | $1,622 |
| FY2021 | $788 | $891 | $1,139 | $1,474 | $1,545 |
| FY2020 | $694 | $804 | $1,026 | $1,327 | $1,390 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $104,400
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $21,950 | $25,050 | $28,200 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $36,550 | $41,800 | $47,000 | $52,200 | $56,400 | $60,600 |
| 80% AMI | $58,450 | $66,800 | $75,150 | $83,500 | $90,200 | $96,900 |