FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Columbia County
Studio
$786
1BR
$941
2BR
$1,140
3BR
$1,367
4BR
$1,572
Columbia County, Pennsylvania
FIPS 42037 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $786 | $9,432 |
| 1-Bedroom | $941 | $11,292 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,140 | $13,680 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,367 | $16,404 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,572 | $18,864 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,140/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$45,600/yr ($3,800/mo). Area Median Income is $90,800.
At PA's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 121 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $786 | $941 | $1,140 | $1,367 | $1,572 |
| FY2025 | $730 | $871 | $1,065 | $1,283 | $1,505 |
| FY2024 | $721 | $878 | $1,064 | $1,287 | $1,463 |
| FY2023 | $681 | $808 | $968 | $1,178 | $1,300 |
| FY2022 | $723 | $735 | $859 | $1,062 | $1,165 |
| FY2021 | $700 | $704 | $836 | $1,040 | $1,203 |
| FY2020 | $656 | $660 | $791 | $986 | $1,231 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $90,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,100 | $21,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $31,800 | $36,350 | $40,900 | $45,400 | $49,050 | $52,700 |
| 80% AMI | $50,900 | $58,150 | $65,400 | $72,650 | $78,500 | $84,300 |