FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Washington County
Studio
$887
1BR
$893
2BR
$1,132
3BR
$1,398
4BR
$1,548
Washington County, Tennessee
FIPS 47179 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Johnson City, TN MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $887 | $10,644 |
| 1-Bedroom | $893 | $10,716 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,132 | $13,584 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,398 | $16,776 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,548 | $18,576 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,132/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$45,280/yr ($3,773/mo). Area Median Income is $76,800.
At TN'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 | $887 | $893 | $1,132 | $1,398 | $1,548 |
| FY2025 | $890 | $895 | $1,119 | $1,389 | $1,562 |
| FY2024 | $864 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,343 | $1,561 |
| FY2023 | $700 | $724 | $875 | $1,107 | $1,299 |
| FY2022 | $609 | $648 | $781 | $997 | $1,182 |
| FY2021 | $617 | $621 | $752 | $956 | $1,114 |
| FY2020 | $558 | $564 | $692 | $874 | $1,020 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $76,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,950 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $28,250 | $32,300 | $36,300 | $40,300 | $43,550 | $46,750 |
| 80% AMI | $45,150 | $51,600 | $58,050 | $64,500 | $69,700 | $74,850 |